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1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Launches Holiday Campaign to Support No Kid Hungry
Company Will Donate 20% of Net Proceeds* From Each Gift Purchased From Its "Season of Sharing" Collection to Help Feed Children in Need JERICHO, N.Y., Oct.
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[{"type":"text","content":"Company Will Donate 20% of Net Proceeds* From Each Gift Purchased From Its \"Season of Sharing\" Collection to Help Feed Children in Need\n\n\nJERICHO, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) announced the launch of its holiday campaign to help No Kid Hungry end childhood hunger by giving kids the healthy food they need to thrive. It's estimated that nearly 12 million children in the United States currently live in households facing hunger, and that 1 in 6 kids could face hunger this year.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNow through December 24, 2021 the company will donate 20% of the Net Proceeds* from each gift purchased from its specially curated Season of Sharing collection to No Kid Hungry. In addition to shopping this assortment, customers can also choose to make a monetary donation to No Kid Hungry. For every $1 No Kid Hungry receives, it can provide up to 10 meals to kids in need**.\n\"Together with No Kid Hungry, we want to change the painful truth that millions of children in America are living with hunger,\" said Chris McCann, CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. \"During this season of sharing, we look forward to raising awareness about the issue of food insecurity and engaging our customers to help ensure that kids across the country have access to the food they need.\"\nCustomers can learn more about the issue of childhood hunger through the campaign's original blog posts, Pinterest boards from Harry & David® and 1-800-Flowers.com®, video content, and more. \nThrough its continued support of hunger relief efforts, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has helped No Kid Hungry provide up to 1 million meals for kids in need. The company also regularly donates items to food banks throughout the country. In 2020, it donated more than $4.8 million of perishable product to nonprofit organizations in local communities that provide direct assistance to families facing hunger.\nThe Season of Sharing holiday gift collection features more than a dozen unique products from across the company's family of brands, including:\nHarry & David® Season's Best Gift Basket ($99.99) – This collection of sweet and savory treats includes Royal Riviera® Pears, sweet and salty Moose Munch® Premium Popcorn, milk chocolate-covered cherries, and premium meat and cheese snacks. PersonalizationMall.com® Personalized Close to Her H...