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The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation Commits $15 Million Over Three Years to Rise Against Hunger to Provide 463 Million Meals to People in Need
The extended partnership is part of Kraft Heinz’s aspiration to help alleviate global hunger PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, The Kraft Heinz
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nThe extended partnership is part of Kraft Heinz’s aspiration to help alleviate global hunger\n\n\n PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nToday, The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation announces an extended three-year partnership and $15 million commitment to Rise Against Hunger, an international nonprofit organization. The commitment builds on a decade-long partnership between Kraft Heinz and Rise Against Hunger to alleviate global hunger and improve access to nutrition.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409900011/en/Kraft Heinz employees pack meals during the annual Packathon (Photo: Business Wire)\n“At Kraft Heinz, we aim to provide 1.5 billion meals to people in need by 2025,” said Andrea Budelli, President of The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation and Chief R&D Officer of Developed & Emerging Markets at Kraft Heinz. “Our extended partnership with Rise Against Hunger will help us make great strides toward this ambition. We're incredibly grateful for Rise Against Hunger’s leadership in the fight to end global hunger and humbled to play a part in their efforts.”\n\n\nThe extended partnership will fully fund the addition of 36 million Kraft Heinz micronutrient sachets to 207 million meals distributed by Rise Against Hunger globally. These micronutrient sachets are specially created for the nonprofit by Kraft Heinz’s food science and nutrition experts to provide 18 essential vitamins and minerals to fortified rice-soy meals.\n\n\nIn addition to the micronutrient sachets, this partnership will support the local and regional procurement of 5.5 million meals; support sustainable agriculture projects anticipated to provide the equivalent of 250 million meals; and engage thousands of Kraft Heinz employees in volunteer events and opportunities around the world.\n\n\n“Kraft Heinz’s generous contributions have been instrumental in driving our mission and have profoundly impacted the lives of countless individuals and communities facing food insecurity in remote, last-mile communities that are often difficult to access and lack infrastructure,” said Rick Kearney, CEO at Rise Against Hunger. “In the years ahead, we’re embracing innovation and efficiency, and seeking new ways to create sustainable solutions for those in need.”\n\n\nAs a direct result of Kraft Heinz...