ROSEMONT, Ill.’ US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of America’s leading foodservice distributors, has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. As part of its robust Helping Communities Make It hunger-relief initiative, US Foods will provide a $750,000 grant to amplify Feeding America’s innovative Direct to Neighbor locker project across the United States.
The Direct to Neighbor locker project is designed to enhance food access in underserved communities by providing convenient, refrigerated access to nutritious food. The expansion will introduce this pioneering concept to seven additional locations, ensuring that more individuals and families can easily receive the food they need, when they need it.
“We recognize the urgent need for effective solutions to combat food insecurity in America,” said US Foods CEO Pietro Satriano. “This expanded partnership reflects our commitment to driving positive impact in the communities we serve, and we are proud to support Feeding America’s innovative approach to food distribution.”
Feeding America’s Direct to Neighbor lockers build on the organization’s mission to provide equitable access to food for everyone. By allowing individuals to retrieve food directly from secure lockers in their neighborhoods, the program eliminates barriers such as transportation issues and stigma associated with traditional food pantry models.
“Thanks to the generous support from US Foods, we can bring this innovative solution to more communities,” commented Clair Babineau, Chief Operating Officer at Feeding America. “This partnership is crucial in our ongoing efforts to ensure that food is not only available but accessible to those who need it most.”
The collaboration aims to bolster the impact of Feeding America’s work, which currently addresses food insecurity affecting over 38 million Americans. US Foods and Feeding America believe this project will create a sustainable model of food distribution that prioritizes dignity and respect for individuals experiencing food scarcity.
With this substantial investment, US Foods reinforces its stance as a key player in the hunger-relief sector, encouraging other organizations and businesses to explore partnerships that can transform food access and address the pressing challenges of food insecurity.
As food insecurity remains a persistent issue across the nation, programs like the Direct to Neighbor locker initiative are crucial in shaping a new future where access to healthy food is a right, not a privilege. Through innovation, collaboration, and community engagement, US Foods and Feeding America are paving the way for lasting change.
For more information about the partnership and the Direct to Neighbor locker project, visit US Foods’ official website or Feeding America’s resources page.’
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