Hickory Farms Surpasses $4 Million In Contributions to No Kid Hungry®

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hickory Farms, Inc., America's most recognized specialty food and holiday gift retailer, announced today that its contributions have surpassed the $4 million mark in support of No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strength's® campaign to end childhood hunger in America. Hickory Farms has been a proud partner of Share Our Strength since 2008 and raised $740,000 of the $4 million during its 2014 fundraising effort.

"We are proud to reinforce our commitment to giving, sustainability and community service through our support of No Kid Hungry," said Michael Holton, vice president, Brand Management, Hickory Farms. "We are thankful to have so many loyal fans join us in the fight to end childhood hunger through their purchase of the Hickory Farms Party Planner gift and their cash donations."

Throughout the 2014 holiday season, Hickory Farms made a $5 donation to No Kid Hungry for every Party Planner gift it sold, up to $350,000, and participated in a one-day, Giving Tuesday pledge in which the company matched all cash donations made by consumers up to $50,000.

"Children across America will have access to healthy meals thanks to the great work of Hickory Farms and it customers," said Billy Shore, Founder and CEO, Share Our Strength. "Their continued partnership and support is a driving force in helping put an end to childhood hunger in America."

To learn more, visit Hickoryfarms.com/nokidhungry.

About Hickory Farms, Inc.
For more than 60 years, Hickory Farms has been enriching family celebrations and traditions with the highest quality, best tasting food gifts. The company's award-winning signature products and eco-friendly gift boxes can be found online, in catalogs, at leading supermarkets year round and in shopping malls throughout the Christmas holiday season. For more information, please visit Hickoryfarms.com.

About No Kid Hungry
No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 5 kids will face hunger this year. Using proven, practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. When we all work together, we can make sure kids get the healthy food they need. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. Join us at NoKidHungry.org.

SOURCE Hickory Farms, Inc.

Related Links

http://www.hickoryfarms.com