The donations were announced at a two-hour service event at the food bank where more than 30 dairy food company executives sorted and packed lunches for food-insecure families. Altogether, the donations from the IDFA Foundation and its partners will support more than 22,000 meals for people in need.
Backed by an initial $6 million investment from PMMI’s reserve fund, the PACK gives BACK Charitable Foundation represents a significant milestone in PMMI’s ongoing commitment to supporting its members, their communities and interests, and the broader industry.
Starting Dec. 1, every time a guest enjoys a treat at a partner Häagen-Dazs Shop location and snaps a photo through GiftAMeal, a meal will be donated to a nearby food bank, at no cost to the guest.
To spark creativity and participation in the contest, Challenge has created a Holiday Cookie Collection. This festive lineup is inspired by the brand’s new Challenge Butter Cubes, individually wrapped 4-tablespoon portions that make baking simple, precise, and delicious.
The dual initiative combines the newly launched Walk4Patriots campaign supporting military veterans with the continuation of FPSA's highly successful Defeat Hunger food drive, demonstrating the association's commitment to addressing critical community needs.
Funds raised at the Golf Tournament, along with events such as PACK gives BACK, the Amazing Packaging Race, Silent Auctions, and generous donations from PMMI member companies, complement the financial support provided by PMMI.
The 2024 Real Impact Report highlights milestones such as the 2,848 hours of company-led community service, which is nearly twice the volunteerism of 2023.
Danone's work with FoodCorps and the American Heart Association are part of a broader nutrition strategy rooted in its global Danone Impact Journey (DIJ) — an enterprise-wide action plan to help improve health outcomes through food access, nutrition science & research and community-rooted partnerships.
The donation will support initiatives that help remove barriers to childhood nutrition, helping to deliver 2.5 million meals each year—including school breakfast programs and year-round food assistance for families in need, fairlife said.
