RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight hundred Rancho Cucamonga families in need will receive enough food to supplement meals for a week plus daily essentials, thanks to a partnership between PepsiCo and Feed the Children. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. at The Rivers Edge Church, 9271 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
This is the first year PepsiCo and Feed the Children have partnered to help feed families in the city of Rancho Cucamonga, which is home to one of Frito-Lay's manufacturing facilities. This distribution event is part of a larger initiative between the two organizations to help feed communities in cities throughout the United States.
"Because of the generosity of PepsiCo and The Rivers Edge Church, Feed the Children is able to aid families who need us most," said J.C. Watts, Jr., Feed the Children president and CEO. "Together we can provide assistance to the residents of Rancho Cucamonga."
The receiving families have been identified and preselected by The Rivers Edge Church.
Each qualifying recipient will be given:
"We're excited to bring this partnership to the city of Rancho Cucamonga and help our friends and neighbors by providing food, books and personal-care items," said Margie Orozco, HR senior director, PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division. "Frito-Lay and PepsiCo are committed to giving back to our communities where we live and work, and providing enough food to supplement meals for a week is a small way we can help make a difference."
About Feed the Children
Established in 1979, Feed the Children exists to end child hunger. It is one of the largest U.S.-based charities and serves those in need in the U.S. and in 10 countries around the world. It provides food, education, essentials and disaster relief. Domestically, it operates 5 distribution centers (located in Oklahoma, Indiana, California, Tennessee and Pennsylvania).
In fiscal year 2015, Feed the Children distributed 107 million pounds of food and essentials valued at $302 million to people in the U.S., and internationally, it sponsored nearly 24,500 children, addressing the root causes of poverty through child sponsorship and school sponsorship. It is accredited by GuideStar Exchange, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and is rated by Charity Navigator.
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 $63 billion in net revenue in 2015, 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/.
SOURCE PepsiCo