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Kids’ Meals Inc., a Houston nonprofit that delivers free, wholesome meals to preschool-aged youngsters, is thrilled to announce the second season of the Feed 5 More fundraising campaign with Houston Texans participant Jalen Pitre and Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a global Fortune 300 automotive retailer headquartered in Houston, to fight childhood starvation.
The Feed 5 Extra marketing campaign raises cash by means of donations as little as $10 to supply meals to youngsters going through meals insecurity. For each $10 raised, Children’ Meals can present 5 meals to youngsters who want them probably the most. This yr, Pitre goals to surpass final yr’s complete with the aim of elevating sufficient cash to feed 55,555 youngsters by the tip of the 2024 soccer season. Group 1 Automotive will match each greenback raised, as much as $250,000. Final yr, the marketing campaign efficiently raised practically $110,00.
“I’m very excited to kick off the second yr of the ‘Feed 5 Extra’ marketing campaign,” mentioned Jalen Pitre, security, Houston Texans. “I’m pleased with the group’s help we acquired final yr and the impression we have been in a position to make. This yr, we’re aiming to boost much more to assist children in my hometown.”
On daily basis, 1000’s of preschool-aged youngsters within the Higher Houston Space face meals insecurity. Children’ Meals supplies that peace of thoughts to households in 56 zip codes throughout Harris and Montgomery Counties with the distinctive method of delivering each meal to the doorsteps of hungry preschool-aged youngsters – totaling 2.7 million meals in 2024.
“We’re thrilled to see the Feed 5 Extra marketing campaign return for a second yr,” mentioned Beth Harp, CEO, Children’ Meals. “The success we achieved final yr was phenomenal, and it confirmed us the facility of group help. We’re decided to boost much more cash this yr to succeed in 55,555 meals for kids in want. The dedication from Jalen and Group 1 Automotive is actually inspiring.”
Pitre and Group 1 will lead crowd-sourced fundraising to help the marketing campaign. These enthusiastic about donating can go to this page to help. With contributions as small as $10, people can play a pivotal function in reworking the Houston group.
“The success of final yr’s marketing campaign demonstrated what we are able to obtain after we come collectively for a trigger,” mentioned Pete DeLongchamps, senior vice chairman, Group 1 Automotive. “This yr, we’re excited to construct on that success and make a good higher impression on the lives of Houston’s youngsters. Along with Jalen and the group, we’re able to drive change and help Children’ Meals of their mission.”
For extra details about the Feed 5 Extra marketing campaign, go to: feed5more.com
ABOUT GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Group 1 owns and operates 260 automotive dealerships, 337 franchises, and 45 collision facilities in the USA and the United Kingdom that provide 35 manufacturers of vehicles. By means of its dealerships and omni-channel platform, the Firm sells new and used vehicles and light-weight vehicles; arranges associated automobile financing; sells service and insurance coverage contracts; supplies automotive upkeep and restore companies; and sells automobile components.
ABOUT KIDS’ MEALS:
In 2024, Children’ Meals will ship greater than 2.7 million free, wholesome meals to the properties of preschool-aged youngsters who face debilitating starvation as a consequence of excessive poverty. Since 2006, Children’ Meals has delivered greater than 14 million meals and related households to very important wraparound sources to assist finish the cycle of poverty. Children’ Meals is the one program of its variety within the nation delivering virtually 9,000 free, wholesome meals each weekday to preschool-aged youngsters in 56 Houston-area zip codes. Go to www.kidsmealsinc.org, or observe us on Fb, Instagram and X.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Krystal Patout
Pierpont Communications
713-627-2223
Kpatout@piercom.com
or
Pete DeLongchamps
Senior Vice President, Producer Relations, Monetary Companies and Public Affairs
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
pdelongchamps@group1auto.com
or
Beth Braniff Harp
CEO
Children’ Meals
713-504-4548
Bharp@kidsmealsinc.org
SOURCE Children’ Meals Inc.
