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Acknowledging Partners

America's Second Harvest works with a number of partners whose efforts in the fight to end hunger touch the lives of Americans across the country. 

We want to take this opportunity to recognize these partners and thank them for their support.  Some of these partnerships involve local events that anyone can attend or participate in, so if you read about something interesting please join us and get involved! 

Facing Hunger: Feeding America Food Drive
We would like to thank the following donors that are participating in The Early Show on CBS Facing Hunger: Feeding America Food Drive:  Uncle Ben’s, Hidden Valley, Wegman’s,  Vitamin Shoppe, Johanna Foods, Tyson Foods, Sweet Tea Leaf, The Snack Factory, The Pampered Chef, Kraft Foods Inc., ConAgra Foods, Wal-Mart, Ragu, Pepsico and Campbell’s for Stamp Out Hunger.   The food drive continues through Saturday, May 10th, when the nations largest single-day food drive will take place, Stamp Out Hunger.  For more information on Facing Hunger: Feeding America visit:  www.cbsnews.com or to learn about Stamp Out Hunger visit www.helpstampouthunger.com/

Country Crock
Shedd’s Spread Country Crock has partnered with America’s Second Harvest again in 2008 to launch their “Small Changes” campaign that will donate meals to needy families.  In 2007, Country Crock began their quest to help families in need through their “Spread the Sharing” program and continues this year with “Small Changes”.  Amy Grant, five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, also continues her partnership with the Country Crock campaign benefiting America’s Second Harvest.  Amy Grant invites people like you to share the little things you do to improve your family’s health and well-being.  With each small change shared, Country Crock will donate a meal* through America’s Second Harvest.  Simply go to www.YourFamilyTable.com, share your small changes and make a big difference in the lives of families in need.

*Country Crock will donate the equivalent amount to secure and distribute one meal (1.28 pounds of food according to the USDA Thrifty Food Plan).

Pinnacle Foods:
Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC, a company that provides prepared convenience food products in the United States and Canada has partnered with America's Second Harvest to help fight hunger. During March, 5¢ for every coupon redeemed (up to $25,000) will be donated to America's Second Harvest. In 2007, Pinnacle Foods raised over $95,000 with their national program, along with account specific programs with leading grocers across the country. Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC is a manufacturer of brands you know, brands you love. Visit www.pinnaclefoodscorp.com  for more information.

Ruby Tuesday
Beginning November 1st, 2007, Ruby Tuesday is supporting America's Second Harvest through their “Cookies for a Cause” program.  For every purchase of their gourmet, made to order cookies, Ruby Tuesday will make a donation to the local America's Second Harvest Network Member.  Ruby Tuesday has set a goal of raising $100,000 for the first year of this program. 

 

Chicken of the Sea
 Chicken of the Sea has kicked off their “Twice a Week for Better Health” promotion with a financial contribution and a goal of raising $100,000 for our Network.  Chicken of the Sea will be donating a portion of their sales – up to $30,000 – along with encouraging their employees and business partners to conduct food drives, make financial contributions and volunteer at our local Network Members.  Please visit www.twiceaweekforbetterhealth.com to learn more about this promotion.

Marriott
Marriott has partnered with America's Second Harvest by selling their Gift Giving Bear.  For every purchase of their adorable 15" and 36" plush bears, Marriott will make a donation to America's Second Harvest.

Clothes Off Our Back
America’s Second Harvest is honored to have been selected as a charity partner of the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation this year.   Clothes Off Our Back hosts charity auctions showcasing today's hottest celebrity attire. Items are put up for bid to the public with proceeds going to benefit children's charities, including America’s Second Harvest. Over 500 celebrities have participated in Clothes Off Our Back auctions since its inception in 2002, helping raise over $2 million for various children's charities.  Visit Clothes Off Our Back to see the latest auction!

The Pampered ChefPampered Chef
The Pampered Chef has been a loyal supporter of America's Second Harvest since 1991. In that time, The Pampered Chef has raised nearly $11 Million to support our Network. As part of their "Round-Up from the Heart" campaign, Cooking Show guests are encouraged to "round-up" their orders to the next dollar or beyond. Money raised from these shows goes to the network member in that local area.

For the 16th annual campaign this year Pampered Chef is also offering a special Round Up from the Heart Trivet. For every trivet sold, The Pampered Chef will contribute $2 to America's Second Harvest.

APICS
APICS will provide the America's Second Harvest Network with one free membership for each of its more than 200 food banks and food-rescue organizations. America's Second Harvest logistics personnel across the country will have full access to the APICS body of knowledge, the most expert, current and relevant education resource for the growing operations managementcommunity. Through its relationship with APICS, America's Second Harvest is empowering its employees to enhance their supply chain and logistics knowledge so that they can continue to meet their continually changing workplace demands while maximizing efficiencies in the food bank supply chain.