Sunbury, PA, (August 22, 2022) — Weis Markets and Kellogg Company today announced a donation of $20,000 and a truckload of food to the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania. The donation is part of the retailer’s annual Fight Hunger program.
“As a company that’s committed to the communities we serve, it’s incredibly special for us to be able to help make life better for our neighbors and customers,” said Ron Bonacci, Vice President, Marketing & Advertising, Weis Markets. “We are truly grateful for partners like Kellogg who share our commitment to fighting hunger in the community.”
Weis and Kellogg are making the donation on behalf of Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. Kellogg is also donating 350 books to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
“We’re proud to partner with Weis Markets and Feeding America to help feed families and people in need in Pennsylvania,” said Cindy Merkel, Director, Team Sales – Grocery East, Kellogg Company. “Through Kellogg’s Better Days, our promise to advance sustainable and equitable access to food, Kellogg shares Weis’s commitment to feed and fulfill those in need and positively impact our communities.”
“Community partnerships enable us to continue the critical work of feeding families in the Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA. Second Harvest has seen a massive increase in need this year as prices go up and affording groceries becomes more difficult for families. We are so thankful for the support of Kellogg Company and our long-time partner, Weis Markets,” said Allison Czapp, Associate Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank.
Since 2008, Weis Markets and its customers have donated more than $5 million to local food banks in the retailer’s seven-state market area as part of its Fight Hunger program.
About Weis Markets
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 197 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.
About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg's® Better Days ESG strategy, we're addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
About Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania
Second Harvest Food Bank works to end food insecurity by providing nutritious food to its community, offering nutrition education, advocating to end food insecurity, dismantling barriers to create access and working to attain food justice. By collaborating with over 200 community partners, including food pantries, shelters and schools, Second Harvest distributes food to six counties across Pennsylvania: Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike and Wayne. Second Harvest is a proud program of Community Action Lehigh Valley.