Ahead of the Coca-Cola 600, Ryan Newman Will Join Volunteers to
Package Meals for Those in Need
CHARLOTTE, N.C. & PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2019--
Before taking to the race track Memorial Day weekend in Charlotte, Oscar
Mayer, in partnership with Rise
Against Hunger and NASCAR race team Roush Fenway Racing, are joining
forces in the fight against hunger. Driver of the No. 6 Oscar MayerFord
Mustang, Ryan Newman, and more than 30 volunteers will come together on
May 23 at Roush Fenway Racing in Concord, North Carolina to help package
meals to fight food insecurity and malnutrition around the world.
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“At Oscar Mayer, we believe in always finding a better way,
whether that means making the highest quality meats, putting a solid car
on the race track, or joining with our partners to give back to the
community,” said Matt Riezman, Associate Director of Marketing, Oscar
Mayer. “Oscar Mayerhas supported Rise Against Hunger for
more than six years and this month, with the help of volunteers and
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman, we’ll roll up our sleeves to package meals
for children and families in need.”
Since 2013,Oscar Mayer and Kraft Heinz have partnered with Rise
Against Hunger to alleviate hunger in developing nations through
employee volunteerism at meal packaging events and the donation of
micronutrient sachets.
Rise Against Hunger’s mission is to end hunger by 2030, which is also
encompassed by the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2. The organization’s meal
packaging events are part of a volunteer-based program that coordinates
the streamlined packaging of highly nutritious dehydrated meals
comprised of rice, soy, vegetables and 23 essential vitamins and
minerals. After packaging, the meals are shipped to countries around the
globe and distributed to beneficiaries in critical need.
“What we want everyone to know is that hunger is solvable and is the
common thread among the world’s most challenging issues,” said Peggy
Shriver, Chief Development Officer of Rise Against Hunger. “When hunger
is targeted, you give leverage and hope to every other cause including
poverty, disease, education and the welfare of women and children.”
“Everyone at Roush Fenway is excited to team up with Oscar Mayer
and Rise Against Hunger to feed those in need,” said Ryan Newman, driver
of the No. 6 Oscar Mayer Ford Mustang. “Giving back has long been
a common theme across everyone in the NASCAR industry, and we’re honored
to continue that with this event alongside our outstanding partners.”
For more information about Oscar Mayer, visit OscarMayer.com or
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or Instagram.
About The Kraft Heinz Company
For 150 years, we have produced some of the world’s most beloved
products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be
the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest
global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately
$26 billion. Our portfolio is a diverse mix of iconic and emerging
brands. As the guardians of these brands and the creators of innovative
new products, we are dedicated to the sustainable health of our people
and our planet. To learn more, visit http://www.kraftheinzcompany.com/
or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Roush Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing is the winningest team in NASCAR history, fielding
multiple teams in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series competition. Moving
into its 32nd season, Roush Fenway is a leader in driver development,
having launched the careers for many of the top drivers in the sport.
Off the track, Roush Fenway is a leader in NASCAR marketing solutions,
pioneering motorsport’s first team-focused TV show and producing
multiple award-winning Social Media, digital content and experiential
marketing campaigns. Roush Fenway is co-owned by Jack Roush, the
winningest team owner in NASCAR history and Fenway Sports Group, parent
company of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox and English Premier
League’s Liverpool F.C. Visit RoushFenway.com, circle on Google+, become
a fan on Facebook and Instagram, and follow on Twitter at @roushfenway.
About Rise Against Hunger
Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief organization, aims
to show the world that it is, in fact, possible to end hunger by the
year 2030. With 28 U.S. locations and five international offices, the
organization is committed to nourishing lives, providing emergency aid,
empowering communities and growing the hunger movement. Rise Against
Hunger has facilitated the packaging of more than 464 million meals to
be distributed to 74 countries around the world. To learn more, visit www.riseagainsthunger.org
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Lynne Galia
847-646-4396
Lynne.Galia@kraftheinz.com
Jenna Perlman
312-377-4130
Jenna.Perlman@icfnext.com
Kevin Woods
704-720-4642
KWoods@roushfenway.com
Maddie Laing
919-924-4982
MLaing@riseagainsthunger.org