The Kraft Heinz Company and the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank celebrated the largest gift of packaged food the Food Bank has ever received Thursday, July 12, at the Food Bank, 1378 June Self Drive, Bethel Heights.
Kraft Heinz donated four truckloads of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, as well as one truckload of Stove Top Stuffing and Heinz Gravy. One truckload of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese will be delivered each quarter.
A truckload of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese was unloaded at the event. Based on a four-ounce serving, a truckload provides 125,000 servings of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese.
"One of our core values at Kraft Heinz is to grow a better world, and we're proud to demonstrate that commitment through our support of the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and its mission to fight hunger across the region," said Chuy Velazquez, head of Walmart Sales at Kraft Heinz.
Kent Eikenberry, president and CEO Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, said, "We are so appreciative of the generous commitment made by the team at Kraft Heinz. Their support has grown over the past few years and their donation of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Stove Top Stuffing Mix and Heinz Gravy constitute the largest dry goods donation in the history of the Food Bank.
"These are staple products that we need to have in stock no matter the season and will fly out of our warehouse," he said.
There are approximately 65,000 people with food insecurities living in Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington counties that are served the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and its more than 160 partner agencies.
About Northwest Arkansas Food Bank -- The 30th Year
Northwest Arkansas Food Bank (a 501 c3 organization) was established in 1988 by a group of concerned citizens who saw the need for hunger assistance in Benton, Washington, Madison and Carroll counties. In 2017 the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank distributed more than 12.5 million pounds of food. Together with more than 160 partner agencies, the agency is able to reach out to those in need; providing nutritious food to children, the working poor and senior citizens. The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank is an affiliate of Feeding America and a founding member of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance.
About Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go. The Company's iconic brands include Kraft, Heinz, ABC, Capri Sun, Classico, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Lunchables, Maxwell House, Ore-Ida, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Planters, Plasmon, Quero, Smart Ones and Velveeta. The Kraft Heinz Company is dedicated to the sustainable health of people, the planet and the Company.
General News on 07/18/2018