CINCINNATI, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inclusion
Companies LLC, in partnership with The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR),
announced today plans to host The Wellness Experience by Kroger and
co-founder and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel. The third
annual wellness festival will take place August 20-21, 2021 at The Banks in downtown
Cincinnati, OH.
The Wellness Experience by Kroger is one of the largest wellness
and entertainment events in the Midwest region. The two-day
festival, presented by Molson Coors Beverage Company, will return
with live music, celebrity-led workouts and cooking demonstrations,
mental wellness talks, beauty demonstrations, panel discussions, a
food expo and family-friendly activities. After postponing the 2020
festival due to COVID-19, event organizers are excited to return,
safely for an outdoor wellness celebration.
"The events of the last year have put a significant spotlight on
the importance of overall health," said Colleen Lindholz, President of Kroger Health.
"It is more important than ever to foster empathy and open dialogue
around our well-being, including physical, mental and emotional
health. The Wellness Experience inspires and uplifts our full
selves in an energetic, educational and fun way."
"It means a lot to work with a company like Kroger that believes
in 'feeding the human spirit.' We need uplifting music, positive
messages and wellness now more than ever, and I'm very grateful for
their partnership. For me, it's been a dream to offer wellness to
everyone for free," said Jewel.
On Friday night, The Wellness Experience will host a free
community concert for the whole family, presented by Simple Truth®,
featuring Quinn XCII with hometown favorites Blessid Union of
Souls.
Other event highlights include:
- Food As Medicine Expo (Friday, August 20-Saturday, August 21)
Festival attendees are invited to explore Kroger Health's Food
As Medicine strategy through product sampling, cooking
demonstrations and expert insights curated to empower better
decision-making in the kitchen and disease prevention.
- Opening Act Competition (Friday,
August 20) Presented by Keen On, this year's annual
music competition invites undiscovered artists to perform live for
a panel of experts led by event co-founder Jewel; the winner will
open the free community concert on August
21.
- Freestore Foodbank Donation Drive (Friday, August 20-Saturday, August 21)
Attendees are encouraged to bring Kroger brand canned food items to
donate to the Freestore Foodbank and help combat food insecurity
across the Cincinnati region.
Admission
Entry to The Wellness Experience festival
grounds and all festival events, including the Aug. 21 concert, is free. To sample products at
the Food As Medicine Expo attendees can donate one Kroger®,
Private Selection® or Simple Truth non-perishable item for a
sampling wristband. Without a canned food donation, sampling
wristbands are $5 and can be
purchased at the entrance. Register for free online to reserve your
spot.
Jewel's Inspiring Children Foundation is the festival's official
charity and is working to make free tickets available to nonprofit
organizations. To become a nonprofit partner, click here.
The Wellness Experience is an interactive festival
and always-on digital platform created to help people take
actionable steps toward making their lives healthier. From food to
fitness, the platform hosts year-round events and fresh content
including recipes and tips to easier shopping and staying
healthy.
The Wellness Experience is working in connection with the
Cincinnati Department of Public Health to ensure public gatherings
are in full compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.
ABOUT KROGER HEALTH
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is one of
America's leading retail healthcare organizations, with over 2,200
pharmacies and 220 clinics in 35 states serving more than 14
million customers. Our team of 22,000 healthcare practitioners -
from pharmacists and nurse practitioners, to dietitians and
technicians – are committed to helping people live healthier lives.
We believe in practicing at the top of our licenses and enabling
"food as medicine" to help prevent or manage certain diseases. We
are dedicated to providing testing and wellness services to help
Americans combat the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more
at www.krogerhealth.com.
ABOUT THE KROGER CO
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we
are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the
Human Spirit®. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half
a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily
through a seamless shopping experience under a variety
of banner names. We are committed to creating
#ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us,
visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
ABOUT JEWEL INC
Jewel founded Jewel Inc., a holding
company for all of her passions and work in wellness and
entrepreneurial endeavors. Jewel has been creating tools for
individuals and organizations to help bring physical, emotional and
mental health to the masses.
ABOUT INCLUSION COMPANIES
Inclusion Companies is an events and consulting company focused on
driving its clients' strategic growth initiatives through consumer
events, retail sales, marketing, e-commerce and emerging technology
services. The company has a long, well established relationship
with many national retailers and its founders have extensive
c-level experience in retail, consumer goods, logistics, technology
and media. To learn more, visit inclusioncompanies.com.
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