Strategic partnerships aimed at enriching lives and enhancing community engagement through multiyear initiatives to address food security and economic mobility
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: ADV), a leading provider of business solutions to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, today announced two significant commitments to Feeding America and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.
These new strategic partnerships ” totaling a combined investment of more than $750,000 ” reflect Advantage’s growing commitment to community engagement through food security, economic mobility and well-being. Advantage’s workforce of more than 70,000 people serve with heart in communities across the U.S., playing an essential role in ensuring necessities like food and personal care items are accessible for all Americans.
By partnering with Feeding America and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Advantage is embracing its purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. The investments will support initiatives in the St. Louis area where Advantage is headquartered and span across the country.
Our partnerships with Feeding America and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis mark a transformative step in our mission to drive meaningful change within the communities we serve, said Advantage Solutions CEO Dave Peacock, a longtime St. Louis area resident and philanthropist. These collaborations underscore our dedication to creating a lasting impact that resonates far beyond our business operations.
Both collaborations advance Advantage’s Belonging & Impact strategy, which includes four key commitments: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging; community engagement; environmental, social and governance; and business integration.
Advantage’s expanded relationship with Feeding America, the nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and meal programs, includes donating the equivalent of 2.5 million meals over two years to the organization’s multi-donor Food Security Equity Impact Fund for a total investment of $250,000.
With more than 47 million Americans facing hunger, including one in five children, the fund aims to address disparities in food access and enhance food security nationwide. The increased investment builds on a longstanding relationship between Advantage and Feeding America. Since 2012, the company and its employees have contributed more than 4.1…
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