CHICAGO, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo joined Feed the Children and The Faith Community of Saint Sabina on September 23rd to lend a hand to 800 Chicago families in need, providing them with food and daily necessities. The event took place at The Faith Community of Saint Sabina, 1210 W. 78th Place, from 11 a.m.
Together, Feed the Children and PepsiCo provided enough supplemental food and necessities to help support a family of four for up to a week:
"PepsiCo is committed to ending hunger in the communities where we work and live. This is our fourth year to partner with Feed the Children in Chicago and we're excited to be here to support those in need of food and daily essentials," said Eric Jacobson, Key Account Manager, Midwest Region, Pepsi Beverages Company.
The event is one of many Feed the Children has planned across the country to help families in need. In Chicago alone, almost 23 percent of families live below the poverty line. Often, these children are unsure of where they will find their next meal.
"We call the U.S. the land of plenty, and for most of us, that's true. Yet, millions of boys and girls are going to bed hungry every night," said Travis Arnold, Feed the Children Interim CEO/President and COO. "By combining efforts today with PepsiCo and The Faith Community of Saint Sabina, we are trying to put an end to that by providing food and necessities to these families."
About Feed the Children
Feed the Children is one of the world's leading anti-hunger organizations, dedicated to creating a world where no child goes to bed hungry. Since 1979, Feed the Children has grown into one of the largest U.S.-based charities. They are accredited by GuideStar Exchange and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, maintain a 3-star rating from Charity Navigator, and are also a member of InterAction. Through their network of agencies, Feed the Children distributed over $344 million in food, other necessities, educational supplies, and medicine, impacting close to 9 million individuals in the U.S. and over 4.9 million individuals globally in fiscal year 2014. Visit www.feedthechildren.org for more information.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $66 billion in net revenue in 2014, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose—our goal to deliver top-tier financial performance while creating sustainable growth and shareholder value. In practice, Performance with Purpose means providing a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; finding innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our operating costs; providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees globally; and respecting, supporting, and investing in the local communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
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