Corporate promotions are an important way that the community can support St. Vincent de Paul. As a partner of Feeding America, St. Vincent de Paul is a direct beneficiary of all Feeding America’s corporate promotions. Whether it’s an offer to make a donation with specific product purchases or the opportunity for consumers to donate when they’re at the register, Feeding America and St. Vincent de Paul appreciate the following companies’ promotions to raise needed funds to help support our mission.

In 2008, Feeding America distributed $25.3 million in grants and other financial assistance to members like St. Vincent de Paul through national cause marketing campaigns. Of that, pass-through grants via the national office and pass-through grants made directly to members totaled to more than $2 million.

Pound for Pound

General Mills, The Biggest Loser, Feeding America and St. Vincent de Paul have joined forces to support the Pound For Pound Challenge, which will help Americans lose weight while providing help to Americans struggling with hunger. Individuals can sign up at www.pfpchallenge.com to pledge their weight loss goals and mail Pound For Pound seals from specially marked General Mills products.

For every pound lost and every seal received, General Mills will donate 10 cents to Feeding America for St. Vincent de Paul. Between the donations for weight loss and product seals, General Mills will contribute up to $775,000 to Feeding America, which will help secure millions of pounds of groceries for Americans in need.

Pampered Chef

The Pampered Chef has been a loyal supporter of Feeding America and St. Vincent de Paul since 1991. In that time, The Pampered Chef has raised nearly $13 Million to support our Network. As part of their “Round-Up from the Heart” campaign, Cooking Show guests are encouraged to “round-up” their orders to the next dollar or beyond. Money raised from these shows goes to the network member in that local area. For the 16th annual campaign this year Pampered Chef is also offering a special Round Up from the Heart Trivet. For every trivet sold, The Pampered Chef will contribute $2 to Feeding America.

In addition, a special product is introduced each year as an additional way to raise funds to support this cause. The Round-Up from the Heart® 2009 Trivet — is a decorative trivet that can protect counters and tabletops from hot food, be used as a decorative wall accent, or given as a thoughtful gift. For every trivet sold, The Pampered Chef® will contribute $2 to Feeding America.

Morton’s The Steakhouse

Morton’s The Steakhouse has launched a 41-market book tour to support the release of their second cookbook, titled Morton’s The Cookbook: 100 Steakhouse Recipes For Every Kitchen and to raise funds for Feeding America and St. Vincent de Paul. For more information on Morton’s and the cook book tour click here: www.mortons.com/cookbook

Bob Dylan’s Christmas in the Heart

Bob Dylan released a brand new album of holiday songs, Christmas In The Heart, in October. All of the artist’s U.S. royalties from sales of these recordings will be donated to Feeding America, guaranteeing that more than four million meals will be provided to more than 1.4 million people in need in this country during this year’s holiday season. Bob Dylan is also donating all of his future U.S. royalties from this album to Feeding America in perpetuity.

All Artist’s Royalties To Benefit Millions In Need Through Feeding America And International Charities; More Than 4 Million Meals To Be Provided During Holidays.

Bob Dylan commented, “It’s a tragedy that more than 35 million people in this country alone — 12 million of those children – often go to bed hungry and wake up each morning unsure of where their next meal is coming from. I join the good people of Feeding America in the hope that our efforts can bring some food security to people in need during this holiday season.”

St. Vincent de Paul is a Feeding America partner.

Media inquiries should be directed to:
Cassandra Garrison
Director of Communications
Office: (503) 238-5567
Cell: (503) 502-6033
cassandra@svdppdx.org