RAPIDLY DEPLOYING FUNDS TO OUR COMMUNITIES

$3 million to hunger-relief resources to food-insecure communities, equally distributed between the Foundation's nonprofit partners, Feeding America and No Kid Hungry. The funding supports local food banks nationwide and initiatives to help ensure children still have access to nutritious meals even if schools are closed.

$250,000 to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund to help local agencies working with individuals and families.

$200,000 to the Sunshine Division Emergency Food Box Program in Portland, Ore., to increase their capacity to delivery meals to families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

$75,000 to Ripe Revival, a social enterprise in the Innovation Fund portfolio, to help them support local farmers in sourcing produce for local consumption. They will continue to expand product lines that utilize their proprietary protein extraction technology for shelf-stable meals.
$3 million to hunger-relief resources to food-insecure communities, equally distributed between the Foundation's nonprofit partners, Feeding America and No Kid Hungry. The funding supports local food banks nationwide and initiatives to help ensure children still have access to nutritious meals even if schools are closed.

$250,000 to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund to help local agencies working with individuals and families.

$200,000 to the Sunshine Division Emergency Food Box Program in Portland, Ore., to increase their capacity to delivery meals to families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

$75,000 to Ripe Revival, a social enterprise in the Innovation Fund portfolio, to help them support local farmers in sourcing produce for local consumption. They will continue to expand product lines that utilize their proprietary protein extraction technology for shelf-stable meals.
Financial information about The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, an Ohio nonprofit corporation, including its administrative and fundraising costs, and a full and fair description of its charitable programs can be obtained by writing us at 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or at TheKrogerCoZeroHungerZeroWasteFoundation.com. REGISTRATION WITH OR LICENSING BY A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.

ABOUT THE FUND

The need in our communities is urgent and increasing every day. The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation’s Emergency COVID-19 Response Fund reflects and advances our mission to help families who are struggling where we live and work – ultimately helping create communities free of hunger and waste. 

We are rapidly deploying funds and hunger-relief resources to communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has committed more than $5 million to date to nonprofit partners addressing urgent needs.

Funds raised will support local, state and national community relief organizations helping our neighbors during this unprecedented time. We are here to help our neighbors who may be struggling with food insecurity during this challenging time.