Feed the Children and PepsiCo Unite to Fight Childhood Hunger in Detroit, Michigan

Nonprofits and Corporations Band Together to Help 1600 Families

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Aug 19, 2015, 07:00 ET

DETROIT, Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo joined Feed the Children and Second Ebenezer today to lend a hand to 1600 Detroit families in need, providing them with food and daily necessities. The event took place at Second Ebenezer Church (14601 Dequindre) in Detroit.

Together, Feed the Children and PepsiCo provided enough supplemental food and necessities to help support a family of four for up to a week:

25 pounds of food
10 pounds of necessities
A box of AVON products
Frito-Lay Snacks
Quaker Real Medley Cereal and Quaker Quinoa Bars
Pepsi Beverages
5-lb bag of potatoes donated by Sam's Club
Fresh produce donated by Walmart
Bananas donated by AFPD

"This is PepsiCo's sixth year to partner with Feed the Children in Detroit and we're excited to be here to support those in our community that are in need of food and daily essentials," said Bryan Santee, Sr. Sales Director, Detroit Metro Market, Frito-Lay.

The event is one of many that Feed the Children has planned across the country, so that instead of worrying about having enough to eat, thousands of kids can just be kids this summer. In Detroit alone, nearly 40 percent of families live below the poverty line. Often, these children are unsure of where they will find their next meal.

"Feed the Children is proud to partner with PepsiCo and Second Ebenezer again today," said Travis Arnold, Feed the Children Interim CEO/President and COO. "We know that when we combine our efforts we will have a greater impact on the lives of families who need us most—right here in America."

About Feed the Children

Feed the Children believes that they can create a world where no child goes to bed hungry. Since 1979, Feed the Children has grown into one of the largest U.S.-based charities. They are accredited by GuideStar Exchange and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, maintain a 3-star rating from Charity Navigator, and are also a member of InterAction. Through their network agencies, Feed the Children distributed over $344 million in food, other necessities, educational supplies, and medicine, impacting close to 9 million individuals in the U.S. and over 4.9 million individuals globally in fiscal year 2014. Visit www.feedthechildren.org for more information.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $66 billion in net revenue in 2014, 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 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose—our goal to deliver top-tier financial performance while creating sustainable growth and shareholder value. In practice, Performance with Purpose means providing a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; finding innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our operating costs; providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees globally; and respecting, supporting, and investing in the local communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

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