ROSEMONT, IL - US Foods recently announced its expanded partnership with Feeding America® as it supports the organization’s innovative Direct to Neighbor locker program. The distributor donated $750,000 so that Feeding America may expand the program into seven additional communities by the end of 2024.

“With more than 44 million Americans, including 13 million children, facing food insecurity in the United States, we are honored to support Feeding America in their journey to bring innovative solutions for combating food insecurity to communities across the country,” said Dave Flitman, Chief Executive Officer. “This new commitment builds on the more than $12 million in product donations that US Foods provided to Feeding America food banks in 2023. Hunger Action Month is a time to recognize the hunger crisis in America and take action, and we are proud to leverage the opportunity to expand this important partnership.”

According to a press release, this is US Foods’ largest single monetary donation to date and builds on the company’s long-standing hunger-relief commitment.

The Feeding America Direct to Neighbor locker project provides convenient and dignified hunger-relief support for community members experiencing food insecurity. Through existing food bank affiliates, the program leverages an online order-ahead platform where community members place customized grocery orders.

Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard joined US Foods and Feeding America as they launched their enhanced partnership at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, formally announcing the seven Feeding America food banks receiving new Direct to Neighbor locker project grants.

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