End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan addresses an absurdity in our food system: an estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. is thrown away, yet 1 in 8 Americans go to bed hungry. See more here.
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The Kroger Co.
Zero Hunger | Zero Waste is Kroger's commitment to end hunger in our communities and eliminate waste across our company by 2025.
Meaningful Community Activities
Pack meals at a food bank
Serve meals at a soup kitchen
Volunteer: community garden
Organize a food drive
Start/support school pantry
Add healthy cafeteria options
Days of Awareness
World Hunger Day
May 28
National Family Meals Month
September
Hunger Action Month
September
World Food Day
October 16
Redirecting just 1/3 of the food wasted in the U.S. today would more than feed all the people who struggle with hunger in our country.
Zero Hero Award
Sponsored By The Kroger Co.
Zero Heroes like you make our communities brighter by helping end hunger.
Feeding America has a nationwide network of over 200 food banks that feed more than 46 million people through food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other community-based agencies.
No Kid Hungry - a campaign of Share Our Strength - ends childhood hunger by helping kids get the food they need, like healthy breakfast at school and free summer meals.
Industry Leadership For The World's Biggest Challenges
Zero Hunger
Global Goal 2
Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan includes: increasing retail store food rescue, including healthy food to improve nutrition; achieving zero waste by 2020 and zero food waste by 2025; working with partners to achieve goals together; and transforming our communities and improving health for millions
