" Through our ongoing partnership with Feeding America and dozens of member food banks, The Kroger Co. has been fighting hunger across the country for nearly 30 years. As one of the nation’s largest retail grocers, we are continually looking for additional opportunities to support the hundreds of communities we serve. One example is the Perishable Donations Partnership launched in 2008, which will generate an additional 30 million pounds of meat, produce and dairy foods annually to supplement traditional shelf-stable food bank offerings. Together, the Kroger family of stores, Feeding America and local food banks are ‘Bringing Hope to the Table.’ "
David B. Dillon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
For more than 25 years, The Kroger Co. has helped the fight against hunger in the United States. Every Kroger regional division works closely with more than 200 Feeding America Network food banks and agencies. Kroger’s Perishable Donation program brings critically needed perishable food items to our Network members. In 2006, Kroger launched Bringing Hope to the Table," a cause-marketing partnership that brings together food manufacturers, popular brands, and consumers in a united effort to fight hunger in communities across America. Now in its third successful year, the program has generated more than $9 million in cash donations and $3 million in product for our Network Members. The Kroger Co. has been honored by the Feeding America Network for its continued support, naming it Retailer of the Year for five of the last seven years.