October 29, 2020
Jacksonville, FL – Today the Jacksonville Jaguars, Publix, PepsiCo and Feeding Northeast Florida, announced their new partnership in providing food and product for 1,200 families through Feeding Northeast Florida’s Corner Market mobile food pantries.
Feeding Northeast Florida’s new Corner Market mobile food pantries provide hunger-relief to individuals right in their own neighborhood. The Jaguars Foundation, Publix and Pepsi, and supporting partners of hunger relief- Pajcic & Pajcic Law Firm, Regency Centers, Cadillac, Stahl Meyer Foods and All Elite Wrestling, will sponsor ten distribution days. Publix and PepsiCo announced plans to donate additional food products, beverages and shopping bags for all Corner Market distribution days in 2020-2021. All participating families will also receive a $10 Publix gift card.
The Jaguars Foundation has made a commitment to support the Corner Markets over the next three years, exceeding $100,000 in grants and donated product.
“Caring for members of our community, especially those struggling to put food on the table during a trying year, will always be a priority for our organization,” said Jaguars President Mark Lamping. “The Jaguars are proud to make a multiyear commitment to Feeding Northeast Florida’s new mobile food pantry program, expanding their ability to connect with those in need right in their own neighborhoods. The work they are doing is vital and we want it to be accessible to as many underserved communities as possible.”
“Publix is proud to continue its partnership with Feeding Northeast Florida, the Jaguars, and PepsiCo to serve our community and help those in need through the Corner Market mobile food pantries,” said Chris Norberg, Community Relations Manager of Publix.
“As part of Pepsi’s year-around hunger relief effort, we are proud to provide meals to those in need in the Jacksonville community,” said Rich Panner, Vice President, Pepsico Beverages North America- South Division.
“Jacksonville is home to many of our associates and we look forward to giving back to help our community where we live, work and serve during these challenging times.”
Feeding Northeast Florida’s Corner Market will serve individuals and families at a street-by-street level, providing an innovative way for clients to personally shop for the items they need or prefer. Food insecurity affects approximately one in six adults and one in four school-aged children in Northeast Florida. With the additional challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for food resources has nearly doubled in the span of a year. This mobile market aims to help meet that need by providing individualized food services to families in our community with a sense of dignity and the guidance to make healthier choices.
“Partnerships like this make what we do possible,” said Susan King, CEO of Feeding Northeast Florida. “We will not only be able to address food insecurity but also impact the overall health of our community by providing a reliable resource for high-quality produce, lean meats, and other essential items. We are honored to collaborate with the Jaguars Foundation, Publix, PepsiCo and all of their partners to continue to make a difference in Northeast Florida, bringing nutritious food to families who need it most.”
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About Publix
Founded in 1930, Publix Super Markets is the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism, and a commitment to our market areas and beyond. Publix’s commitment to diversity has contributed to their success in being a great place to work and shop.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $67 billion in net revenue in 2019, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 23 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business. For more information, visitwww.pepsico.com
About Feeding Northeast Florida
Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) distributes food to people who struggle to feed themselves and their families across 8 northeast Florida counties through a network of more than 300 nonprofit, faith-based and charitable organizations. FNEFL is a member of Feeding America, a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that lead the fight against hunger in the United States. The most recent localized survey from the 2018 Map the Meal Gap study shows that 219,090 people are food insecure in FNEFL’s service area. To donate, volunteer or find out more about eliminating hunger in northeast Florida, visit www.feedingnefl.org, social media on Facebook and Twitter, or contact 904-513-1333.
