Kohl’s $750,000 Donation Expands Hunger Task Force MyPlate Healthy Food Program
January 16 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Kohl’s donation supports healthy food purchases
and storage, summer meals for Milwaukee families
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced a donation of $750,000 to further
expand the Hunger Task Force MyPlate initiative, a healthy eating
guide influenced by the USDA MyPlate food model. The program, which
was successfully implemented in six Hunger Task Force network food
pantries in 2017, raises the awareness of incorporating all five
food groups and encourages the public to be conscious of how their
food donations impact healthy eating. With the continued support of
Kohl’s, Hunger Task Force plans to convert an additional 18
pantries to the MyPlate program in 2018, as well as educate the
community on the importance of donating healthy food options,
setting higher standards for food donations in Milwaukee.
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“Kohl’s is proud to partner with Hunger Task Force to continue
support of the MyPlate healthy food model, which brings healthy
food options to pantries around Milwaukee,” said Jen Johnson,
Kohl's vice president of communications. “Through this program,
Hunger Task Force is creating true positive change in the health
and wellness for families in our hometown community.”
Kohl’s funding will be used to purchase over 375,000 pounds of
food – including boxes of 2% dairy milk, bags of whole grain brown
rice and peanut butter, as well as pantry equipment such as
refrigerators to keep healthy, perishable foods fresh. Kohl’s
donation will help offset the substantial cost of supplying the
Hunger Task Force network with the healthy, nutritious foods needed
to stock MyPlate-certified pantries. Part of the funding will also
support community education and awareness of the initiative, with
the goal of encouraging healthier food donations.
“In 2017, Hunger Task Force became the first food bank in the
U.S. to operate under MyPlate healthy food guidelines, and we
strive for our leading approach here in Milwaukee to serve as a
national model for the program,” said Sherrie Tussler, Hunger Task
Force executive director. “Support from Kohl’s is helping Milwaukee
assure nutritious food is available of our food pantries throughout
the community, building increased awareness of the importance of
healthy eating for everyone.”
Six high-performing food pantries within the Hunger Task Force
network, including the Riverwest Food Pantry and Ebenezer Food
Pantry and Clinic, have successfully converted into full-scale
MyPlate pantries, meaning these locations only offer and accept
donations of quality, nutritious food that meet MyPlate guidelines.
In 2018, Hunger Task Force will convert an additional 18 programs,
bringing the total number of MyPlate pantries within the network to
24.
Summer Meals Purchases
Kohl’s funding will also continue to support summer supper
purchases. From June through August, the federal Summer Food
Service Program provides mostly breakfast and lunch at summer meal
sites, meaning many hungry children do not have access to healthy
suppers. Hunger Task Force will direct Kohl’s funding to purchase
nearly 65,000 summer suppers, ensuring that Milwaukee children in
need who do not attend daycare or elementary school can receive
three meals a day.
The donation is made possible through Kohl’s philanthropic
program, Kohl’s Cares®, which sells children’s books and toys and
donates 100 percent of the net profit to charitable
initiatives.
About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer with more
than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and
empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, Kohl’s offers amazing
national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and an easy
shopping experience in our stores, online at Kohls.com and on
Kohl's mobile app. Throughout its history, Kohl's has given nearly
$600 million to support communities nationwide. For a list of store
locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information
about Kohl’s impact in the community and how to join our winning
team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.
About Hunger Task Force
Hunger Task Force believes that every person has a right to
adequate food obtained with dignity. Hunger Task Force works to
prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food to people in need
today and by promoting social policies to achieve a hunger free
community tomorrow.
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Kohl’sJulia Fennelly,
262.703.1710julia.fennelly@kohls.comorHunger Task ForceSarah
Kikkert, 414.238.6477sarah.kikkert@hungertaskforce.org
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