Unilever Donating $13M in Products to Food Banks

On Aug 30, 2022

Englewood Cliffs-based Unilever U.S. has announced it is donating an estimated $13 million in products to food banks across the country. In addition to food products from Knorr, Hellmann’s, and Sir Kensington’s, the donations include Seventh Generation household cleaners and personal care products from brands Dove, Vaseline, Degree, TRESemmé, Suave, AXE, and Love Beauty and Planet. Home care and personal care products are in high demand at foodbanks as they are not covered by the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

“Our partners from Feeding America shared the growing pressure food banks are under right now, and we have a responsibility to the communities we serve to help meet some of the need for personal care, home care and food pantry items,” said Esi Eggleston Bracey, president of Unilever U.S. and CEO of Unilever Personal Care North America. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, Unilever has donated more than $50 million worth of everyday products and services, providing much needed relief to those in need. We will continue working with our partners, using the scale of our business to improve people’s access to nutrition, hygiene and wellbeing.”

Unilever partners Feeding America and Kids in Need are assisting to divide the products among food banks and schools in local communities in New England, New York, Texas, Arkansas, California and more.

“Just as we are seeing pandemic relief efforts wind down, record increases in food and high gas prices are bringing more people to food banks and food pantries for help,” said Erika Thiem, chief supply chain officer at Feeding America. “We are grateful to partners like Unilever that are stepping up their donations of food, personal hygiene and home care products to support our efforts to expand equitable access to the communities that need it most.”

This work is in addition to Unilever’s recurring donations to Feeding America, which are part of its commitment to contribute to a fairer, more socially inclusive world. Harnessing the power of its brands, people and partners, Unilever aims to create a lasting positive impact on the planet and society while delivering superior performance.

Those looking to give or receive help can visit FeedingAmerica.org for more information.

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