Mighty Spark and Harris Teeter partner to donate thousands of meals to people in need

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May 24, 2023, 08:00 ET

From now through July 4, 2023, for every purchase of Mighty Spark's all-natural poultry at Harris Teeter stores, the company will donate the equivalent of one meal to Feeding America food banks

MATTHEWS, N.C., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From now through July 4, 2023, Mighty Spark and Harris Teeter are partnering to provide nutritious meals to the 1 in 9 people who face food insecurity in the Southeast. Through this partnership, Mighty Spark is donating the monetary equivalent of one meal for every Mighty Spark product purchased at a Harris Teeter store from April 1 through July 4, 2023. The donations will be distributed to Feeding America food bank partners to help people experiencing hunger.

"At Mighty Spark, we're fortunate to partner with great retailers, like Harris Teeter, our consumers and Feeding America to make a meaningful impact to provide meals to people experiencing hunger," said Kristy Welker, Brand Marketing Director, Mighty Spark. "We take pride in providing consumers with flavorful chicken and turkey products, but we're also incredibly proud to make an impact with our one million meals donated annually, so we're thankful to the community for their support."

Meal donations generated from Mighty Spark purchases made at Harris Teeter will be donated to Harris Teeter's 16 Feeding America-member food bank partners throughout Harris Teeter's market areas. All donations will benefit the local food bank to the store in which the product is purchased.

"Harris Teeter is proud to partner with Mighty Spark to help eliminate hunger in our communities," said Danna Robinson, Director of Corporate Affairs for Harris Teeter. "Through this unique partnership and the support of our generous shoppers, nutritious meals will be donated to help families thrive."

According to Feeding America, $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of network food banks.

"Our neighbors across the country need our support now more than ever. Feeding America is grateful for our partnership with Mighty Spark and their commitment to help end hunger," said Lauren Biedron, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America.

Mighty Spark Assortment at Harris Teeter
Mighty Spark's all-natural chicken and turkey– made with simple, clean ingredients and sourced in the U.S.– is a great solution for consumers seeking lean protein with flavor. Mighty Spark's high-quality seasoned ground chicken and burgers are the perfect pairing for bringing creativity into the kitchen for weeknight meals. Mighty Spark's assortment at Harris Teeter stores includes:

About Mighty Spark
Mighty Spark is an all-natural protein brand that delivers exciting flavors for healthy snacks and meals that are easy to prepare. Mighty Spark has committed to donating one million meals annually – with more than 15 million donated to-date – to help be a spark for good and help people in need. For more information, visit Mightysparkfood.com.

About Harris Teeter
For more than 60 years, Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has enriched lives – one meal, one family, one associate, and one community at a time. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, Harris Teeter employs 36,000 valued associates across more than 250 stores and 60 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and the District of Columbia.

About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit http://www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Paige Pauroso, Harris Teeter, 7048443101, [email protected]

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