Donation will provide nutritious food for students of Palm Beach County
(NYSE: BJ) announced today that it has awarded a $75,000 grant through BJ’s Charitable Foundation to Feeding South Florida, the area’s leading hunger-relief organization. ®
The grant supports Feeding South Florida’s School Pantry Program in Palm Beach County, providing food during the 40-week school year for students and their families experiencing food insecurity. Funding also covers shelving, equipment, signage and administrative costs.
“At BJ’s, we’re driven by a powerful purpose: taking care of the families who depend on us,” said Kirk Saville, Head of Corporate Communications, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We’re honored to make a difference for families in the West Palm Beach community.”
BJ’s has a longstanding commitment to nourishing its communities. For over 15 years, it has worked with Feeding America and its network of food banks, providing more than 125 million meals for those in need. BJ’s Wholesale Club in West Palm Beach donates produce, meat, dairy and more to the Feeding South Florida food bank every week.
“Many times, children don’t have nourishing meals between Friday’s school lunch and Monday’s school breakfast, resulting in poor performance, behavior problems and health issues,” said President and CEO of Feeding South Florida, Paco Vélez. “BJ’s Wholesale Club has been an invaluable supporter in providing to families facing food insecurity in our communities. We’re incredibly grateful for this generous donation and BJ’s ongoing support.”
Feeding South Florida’s School Pantry Program addresses the urgent issue of food insecurity among children by placing pantries directly in schools stocked with nutritious food for the entire family. Providing choice and variety, families gain access to produce and shelf-stable items and receive benefits assistance and healthy recipes.
BJ’s Wholesale Club in West Palm Beach opened on October 25th at 777 Executive Center Drive. Local shoppers interested in becoming BJ’s members can stop by the club or visit BJs.com/westpalmbeach to learn more.
