September 12, 2018/PRNewswire
Eight hundred Los Angeles 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. PST at Nickerson Gardens Clubhouse, 11251 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
This is the second year PepsiCo and Feed the Children have partnered to help feed families in Los Angeles, where more than 26 percent of the population lives below the poverty line1. This distribution event is part of a larger initiative between the two organizations to help feed communities in cities throughout the United States.
The receiving families have been identified and preselected by The Boys & Girls Club, a national-not-for-profit organization that helps inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive and responsible members of the community.
“We love the Los Angeles community and are grateful for the opportunity serve and interact with the families,” said Carlo Ohanian, sales zone director, LA metro zone, PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division. “At Frito-Lay and PepsiCo, we believe in engaging our associates in community projects and initiatives that make a positive difference in the communities that we live and work.”
This distribution will feature products and support from Ralphs and Food 4 Less.
“Through our partnership with PepsiCo and many hunger-focused non-profit organizations such as Feed the Children, our aim is to end hunger in Southern California,” said Bryan Kaltenbach, president, Food 4 Less.
“Feed the Children is proud to partner with PepsiCo, Frito-Lay and The Boys & Girls Club today,” said Travis Arnold, Feed the president and CEO. “We know that when we combine our efforts we will have a greater impact on the lives of families who need us most—right here in America.”
Each qualifying recipient at today’s event will be given:
- One 25-pound box of nonperishable food items
- One 10-pound box of personal-care items
- One box of AVON products
- Frito-Lay Baked & Popped Variety Pack
- Aquafina Water
- Life Original Cereal
- Quaker Oatmeal
- Quaker Chewy Granola Bars
- Boxed and canned goods from Ralph’s/Food For Less
Volunteers from PepsiCo, Ralphs/Food 4 Less, Boys & Girls Club and Feed the Children will be onsite serving families and assisting with distribution during today’s event.