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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
StarKist®, Feed the Children, and Feed 479 Unite to Support 400 Northwest Arkansas Families with Food and Resources
Community Resource Rally Delivers Essential Aid to Local Families Facing Summer Insecurity ROGERS, Ark., June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer in full swing and school cafeterias closed for the season, many families in Northwest Arkansas are looking for ways to keep meals on the table. Today, StarKist®, Feed the Children, and Feed 479 joined forces at Cross Church in Rogers, AR, to host a Summer Food and Resource Rally, delivering food, essential household items, and a sense of hope to 400 families across the region. They were joined by Walmart associates, as well as Advantage Solutions and Flywheel, whose partnership and participation helped make the event a true community-wide effort. The initiative reflects a powerful collaboration between a national food brand, a global nonprofit, and a dedicated local pantry, all working toward one goal: supporting families experiencing food insecurity during a season of heightened need. "StarKist is a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient, nutritious protein products," said Edward Min, President and CEO of StarKist. "We're proud to work with Feed the Children and Feed 479 to offer meaningful support to families in Northwest Arkansas. Events like this rally are a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together for our communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to get our StarKist products into the hands of those who need them most." During the event, volunteers, including StarKist employees, local officials, and community advocates, distributed 400 family kits. Each kit included StarKist protein products, a 25-pound box of shelf-stable food, a 15-pound box of hygiene essentials, and additional resources to help ease the burden for families this summer. "We here at Feed 479 are so excited to partner with Feed the Children and StarKist for this great Summer Family Event. Each year at our Feed 479 'Choice' Pantry, we see an increase in need during the summer months as families have more demand for meals due to their children being home from school," said Dennis Smiley, Director of Feed 479. "Events such as this give a little extra blessing for these families during these summer months. We are grateful to be able to be part of such a wonderful event." For Feed the Children, the Summer Food and Resource Rally provides an opportunity to help meet the community's immediate needs while making a meaningful difference for families. Feed the Children believes it takes everyone – the nonprofit sector, corporations, community organizations, government officials, and food suppliers – to come together to end childhood hunger. "We've seen the significant impact Resource Rallies have in supporting communities experiencing food insecurity, and we're grateful to be working with StarKist and Feed 479 to make a difference in the lives of children and families," said Emily Callahan, President and CEO of Feed the Children. "Working together we're able to provide food and quality of life essentials that children and families need to survive, grow, and thrive. Through the power of partnership, we can make a greater impact as we seek to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry." This Resource Rally follows a similar event held earlier this month in Reston, VA, home to StarKist's corporate headquarters. Looking ahead, StarKist and Feed the Children will continue their collaboration with additional events planned for the upcoming holiday season. For more than 16 years, StarKist has remained deeply committed to the fight against hunger, donating over 1.2 million pounds of nutritious, protein-packed tuna and chicken products to communities in need. These contributions amount to nearly $4.9 million in product donations, along with an additional $985,000 in financial support to help address food insecurity across the United States. Through its enduring partnership with Feed the Children, StarKist has played an instrumental role in more than 20 Resource Rally events nationwide, including vital disaster relief and emergency response initiatives. This ongoing collaboration builds on a legacy that dates back to 1917, when the company first stepped up to help feed the nation during World War I. Today, that same spirit of service continues, fueled by purpose and strengthened through partnership. About StarKist Co. is a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient nutritious proteins. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce convenient single-serve pouch products, which include StarKist Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations®, and Chicken Creations® in over 40 varieties. As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist's charismatic brand icon, Charlie The Tuna®, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd. About Feed the ChildrenFeed the Children is a leading nonprofit committed to ending childhood hunger. The organization believes that no child should go to bed hungry, and so it provides children and families in the U.S. and around the world with the food and essentials kids need to grow and thrive. Through its programs and partnerships, the organization feeds children today while helping families and communities build resilient futures. In addition to food, Feed the Children distributes household and personal care items across the United States to help parents and caregivers maintain stable, food-secure households. Internationally, it expands access to nutritious meals, safe water, improved hygiene, and training in sustainable living. As responsible stewards of its resources, Feed the Children is driven to pursue innovative, holistic, and child-focused solutions to the complex challenges of hunger, food insecurity, and poverty. For children everywhere, the organization believes that having enough to eat is a fundamental right. Learn how you can help create a world without childhood hunger at About Feed 479Feed 479 is the ministry arm of Compassion Center of NWA, a non-profit that was established in 2016 with the mission of "Extending Help, Love and Dignity to Northwest Arkansas." Feed 479 accomplishes this by offering a choice food pantry to our friends and neighbors, where people can come and receive fresh and healthy food in an inviting and welcoming atmosphere. Every week hundreds of families come through our door to pick out fresh produce, meats, deli items, bakery items and shelf stable items to help meet their needs. To provide this food, Feed 479 trucks pick up retail rescue items daily from local partners which we can distribute to our neighbors in a timely manner. In 2024, through our choice pantry in Springdale and our mobile pantries in Rogers and Fayetteville, Feed 479 has served and extended help, love and dignity to over 250,000 individuals in our community. Media Contacts:StarKist: Michelle Ford Faist / 571-441-8096 / the Children: Kelly Frey / 405-945-4064 / 479: Dennis Smiley/ 479-372-1051 / Denniss@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE StarKist Co.
USA Today
16 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
MSU football makes top 5 list for 4-star edge rusher Andrew Rogers
Where's home 🏠✈️?? @grimsleyfb @RossMartinNC @RivalsFriedman @RivalsWardlaw @Rivals @AuburnFootball @HokiesFB @LSUfootball @MSU_Football @FSUFootball Michigan State is one of five schools in the running for a big-time edge rusher in the 2027 class. Andrew Rogers of Greensboro, N.C. released his top five schools on Friday, with the Spartans cracking the list. According to a post from Rogers on his social media X account, Michigan State was joined on his top five list by LSU, Auburn, Florida State and Virginia Tech. Rogers is a four-star edge rusher, with a recruiting rating of 91.97 in 247Sports composite system. He ranks as the No. 27 edge rusher and No. 232 overall prospect in the class. He is also listed as the No. 9 player from North Carolina in the class. Michigan State is one of more than 20 schools to offer Rogers, according to 247Sports. So this is pretty impressive to see Michigan State in the mix among some of the biggest brands in all of college football. We will have to continue to monitor Rogers' recruitment, with hopefully the Spartans coming out on top in this battle for a key 2027 prospect. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Associated Press
16 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
StarKist®, Feed the Children, and Feed 479 Unite to Support 400 Northwest Arkansas Families with Food and Resources
Community Resource Rally Delivers Essential Aid to Local Families Facing Summer Insecurity ROGERS, Ark., June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer in full swing and school cafeterias closed for the season, many families in Northwest Arkansas are looking for ways to keep meals on the table. Today, StarKist®, Feed the Children, and Feed 479 joined forces at Cross Church in Rogers, AR, to host a Summer Food and Resource Rally, delivering food, essential household items, and a sense of hope to 400 families across the region. They were joined by Walmart associates, as well as Advantage Solutions and Flywheel, whose partnership and participation helped make the event a true community-wide effort. The initiative reflects a powerful collaboration between a national food brand, a global nonprofit, and a dedicated local pantry, all working toward one goal: supporting families experiencing food insecurity during a season of heightened need. 'StarKist is a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient, nutritious protein products,' said Edward Min, President and CEO of StarKist. 'We're proud to work with Feed the Children and Feed 479 to offer meaningful support to families in Northwest Arkansas. Events like this rally are a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together for our communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to get our StarKist products into the hands of those who need them most.' During the event, volunteers, including StarKist employees, local officials, and community advocates, distributed 400 family kits. Each kit included StarKist protein products, a 25-pound box of shelf-stable food, a 15-pound box of hygiene essentials, and additional resources to help ease the burden for families this summer. 'We here at Feed 479 are so excited to partner with Feed the Children and StarKist for this great Summer Family Event. Each year at our Feed 479 'Choice' Pantry, we see an increase in need during the summer months as families have more demand for meals due to their children being home from school,' said Dennis Smiley, Director of Feed 479. 'Events such as this give a little extra blessing for these families during these summer months. We are grateful to be able to be part of such a wonderful event.' For Feed the Children, the Summer Food and Resource Rally provides an opportunity to help meet the community's immediate needs while making a meaningful difference for families. Feed the Children believes it takes everyone – the nonprofit sector, corporations, community organizations, government officials, and food suppliers – to come together to end childhood hunger. 'We've seen the significant impact Resource Rallies have in supporting communities experiencing food insecurity, and we're grateful to be working with StarKist and Feed 479 to make a difference in the lives of children and families,' said Emily Callahan, President and CEO of Feed the Children. 'Working together we're able to provide food and quality of life essentials that children and families need to survive, grow, and thrive. Through the power of partnership, we can make a greater impact as we seek to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.' This Resource Rally follows a similar event held earlier this month in Reston, VA, home to StarKist's corporate headquarters. Looking ahead, StarKist and Feed the Children will continue their collaboration with additional events planned for the upcoming holiday season. For more than 16 years, StarKist has remained deeply committed to the fight against hunger, donating over 1.2 million pounds of nutritious, protein-packed tuna and chicken products to communities in need. These contributions amount to nearly $4.9 million in product donations, along with an additional $985,000 in financial support to help address food insecurity across the United States. Through its enduring partnership with Feed the Children, StarKist has played an instrumental role in more than 20 Resource Rally events nationwide, including vital disaster relief and emergency response initiatives. This ongoing collaboration builds on a legacy that dates back to 1917, when the company first stepped up to help feed the nation during World War I. Today, that same spirit of service continues, fueled by purpose and strengthened through partnership. About StarKist Co. StarKist Co. is a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient nutritious proteins. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce convenient single-serve pouch products, which include StarKist Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations®, and Chicken Creations® in over 40 varieties. As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist's charismatic brand icon, Charlie The Tuna®, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd. About Feed the Children Feed the Children is a leading nonprofit committed to ending childhood hunger. The organization believes that no child should go to bed hungry, and so it provides children and families in the U.S. and around the world with the food and essentials kids need to grow and thrive. Through its programs and partnerships, the organization feeds children today while helping families and communities build resilient futures. In addition to food, Feed the Children distributes household and personal care items across the United States to help parents and caregivers maintain stable, food-secure households. Internationally, it expands access to nutritious meals, safe water, improved hygiene, and training in sustainable living. As responsible stewards of its resources, Feed the Children is driven to pursue innovative, holistic, and child-focused solutions to the complex challenges of hunger, food insecurity, and poverty. For children everywhere, the organization believes that having enough to eat is a fundamental right. Learn how you can help create a world without childhood hunger at About Feed 479 Feed 479 is the ministry arm of Compassion Center of NWA, a non-profit that was established in 2016 with the mission of 'Extending Help, Love and Dignity to Northwest Arkansas.' Feed 479 accomplishes this by offering a choice food pantry to our friends and neighbors, where people can come and receive fresh and healthy food in an inviting and welcoming atmosphere. Every week hundreds of families come through our door to pick out fresh produce, meats, deli items, bakery items and shelf stable items to help meet their needs. To provide this food, Feed 479 trucks pick up retail rescue items daily from local partners which we can distribute to our neighbors in a timely manner. In 2024, through our choice pantry in Springdale and our mobile pantries in Rogers and Fayetteville, Feed 479 has served and extended help, love and dignity to over 250,000 individuals in our community. Media Contacts: StarKist: Michelle Ford Faist / 571-441-8096 / [email protected] Feed the Children: Kelly Frey / 405-945-4064 / [email protected] Feed 479: Dennis Smiley/ 479-372-1051 / [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE StarKist Co.
Edmonton Journal
19 hours ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Masai Ujiri's departure marks end of a thrilling era for Toronto Raptors
Article content Everyone knew a day would come when Masai Ujiri would no longer be the face of the Toronto Raptors. But after a dozen years of the man being front and centre — and actually delivering on his oft-stated pledge that 'we will win in Toronto,' — it feels weird that Ujiri's time with the Raptors has come to an end. Article content Toronto just missed the playoffs for the third season in a row and for the fourth time in five years, and Ujiri had expressed some frustrations about the wheels falling off in recent campaigns. Plus, his biggest booster at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Larry Tanenbaum, will be forced to sell off his ownership stake by next summer, per when Rogers, Bell and Tanenbaum became co-owners back in the day. Edward Rogers and his company will get full control of the conglomerate at that time (Bell's decision to sell already has been approved and continues to progress) and, though reports of Rogers and Ujiri having a frosty personal relationship have been overstated, per multiple sources, the business side of the relationship was a different matter. Ujiri got a massive financial haul in his last deal (which also made him vice chairman of the Raptors), but he also was closer to the glory years when it was signed. Based on the recent Raptors record, Rogers was unwilling to meet Ujiri's still notable price and he wasn't sure about the fit in the new world order of sports in Toronto, minus Tanenbaum, who has said Ujiri is 'like a son' to him. Article content Article content So, here we are. Though Ujiri had also been upbeat for many months now as a long-awaited rebuild and culture shift started to bear some fruit (he even popped in to talk to local media on draft night Wednesday for a few minutes, acting as if nothing was amiss), the franchise will now be steered by Ujiri's chief lieutenants Bobby Webster — who was hired away from the NBA front office — and Dan Tolzman, who Ujiri brought to Toronto from Denver. Both are highly regarded in league circles and Toronto's draft record is solid, but nobody can replace Ujiri's statesmanship or can champion Toronto and the Raptors the way Ujiri could. Maybe his future is in politics or as a CEO of a large company. A major European soccer club once unsuccessfully tried to poach him. A June 11 anonymous email to Postmedia had assured details were being worked out for a divorce, though attempts to follow up failed to pan out. Article content MLSE president Keith Pelly said Ujiri will be replaced as president, with a search set to get underway. That's a bit surprising given how the company fired Brendan Shanahan as Maple Leafs president and isn't expected to hire a new one anytime soon. It also didn't replace Toronto FC's former present Bill Manning after his removal last July. There have been rumblings that Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro might step down before his contract ends, though the team's recent strong play might change things there and MLSE will conduct further cost-cutting in the coming weeks across the organization, per sources. Despite the recent stumbles, Ujiri's legacy in Canada is secure. Like Pat Gillick years ago, he built a sustainable winner that ultimately scaled the entire mountain. Only three teams won more regular-season games than the Raptors in a nine-year span ending in 2020-21. The team had been a league laughingstock, for the most part, before Ujiri urged belief in what was possible before delivering. Article content That rarely happens in these parts. Of course there were mistakes, particularly post-COVID. Ujiri and his staff first waited too long to address a glaring hole at centre, then kept the band together too long, gifted ultra-talented forward Scottie Barnes too much, too early, took odd shots at Pascal Siakam before dealing him to Indiana for peanuts and zagged away from adding shooters when the NBA became all about long-range marksmanship. But, again, even the most optimistic Raptors fan couldn't have anticipated the run Ujiri went on before things went south. The 'We The North' era was a rousing success in the standings and in ownership's pocketbook. Ujiri didn't just passionately defend Toronto and the Raptors brand, he went full-throttle into his job of building. He wasn't afraid to be bold, be it yelling at Dwane Casey and the players after an ugly sweep at the hand of the Washington Wizards, replacing coach of the year Casey with the unproven Nick Nurse or trading away beloved franchise icon DeMar DeRozan for the mercurial Kawhi Leonard. All of that will be difficult to replace as the Raptors shift to life in their thirties as a franchise. 'I love being the leader of the Toronto Raptors. I am here to stay,' Ujiri had said in August of 2021 upon signing his last contract here. Just not long enough to bring a much-desired second championship north. Latest National Stories
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Masai Ujiri's departure marks end of a thrilling era for Toronto Raptors
Everyone knew a day would come when Masai Ujiri would no longer be the face of the Toronto Raptors. But after a dozen years of the man being front and centre — and actually delivering on his oft-stated pledge that 'we will win in Toronto,' — it feels weird that Ujiri's time with the Raptors has come to an end. The news Friday morning was not completely out of left field, of course. Toronto just missed the playoffs for the third season in a row and for the fourth time in five years, and Ujiri had expressed some frustrations about the wheels falling off in recent campaigns. Plus, his biggest booster at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Larry Tanenbaum, will be forced to sell off his ownership stake by next summer, per when Rogers, Bell and Tanenbaum became co-owners back in the day. Edward Rogers and his company will get full control of the conglomerate at that time (Bell's decision to sell already has been approved and continues to progress) and, though reports of Rogers and Ujiri having a frosty personal relationship have been overstated, per multiple sources, the business side of the relationship was a different matter. Ujiri got a massive financial haul in his last deal (which also made him vice chairman of the Raptors), but he also was closer to the glory years when it was signed. Based on the recent Raptors record, Rogers was unwilling to meet Ujiri's still notable price and he wasn't sure about the fit in the new world order of sports in Toronto, minus Tanenbaum, who has said Ujiri is 'like a son' to him. So, here we are. Though Ujiri had also been upbeat for many months now as a long-awaited rebuild and culture shift started to bear some fruit (he even popped in to talk to local media on draft night Wednesday for a few minutes, acting as if nothing was amiss), the franchise will now be steered by Ujiri's chief lieutenants Bobby Webster — who was hired away from the NBA front office — and Dan Tolzman, who Ujiri brought to Toronto from Denver. Both are highly regarded in league circles and Toronto's draft record is solid, but nobody can replace Ujiri's statesmanship or can champion Toronto and the Raptors the way Ujiri could. Maybe his future is in politics or as a CEO of a large company. A major European soccer club once unsuccessfully tried to poach him. A June 11 anonymous email to Postmedia had assured details were being worked out for a divorce, though attempts to follow up failed to pan out. MLSE president Keith Pelly said Ujiri will be replaced as president, with a search set to get underway. That's a bit surprising given how the company fired Brendan Shanahan as Maple Leafs president and isn't expected to hire a new one anytime soon. It also didn't replace Toronto FC's former present Bill Manning after his removal last July. There have been rumblings that Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro might step down before his contract ends, though the team's recent strong play might change things there and MLSE will conduct further cost-cutting in the coming weeks across the organization, per sources. Despite the recent stumbles, Ujiri's legacy in Canada is secure. Like Pat Gillick years ago, he built a sustainable winner that ultimately scaled the entire mountain. Only three teams won more regular-season games than the Raptors in a nine-year span ending in 2020-21. The team had been a league laughingstock, for the most part, before Ujiri urged belief in what was possible before delivering. That rarely happens in these parts. Of course there were mistakes, particularly post-COVID. Ujiri and his staff first waited too long to address a glaring hole at centre, then kept the band together too long, gifted ultra-talented forward Scottie Barnes too much, too early, took odd shots at Pascal Siakam before dealing him to Indiana for peanuts and zagged away from adding shooters when the NBA became all about long-range marksmanship. Masai Ujiri out as Toronto Raptors president in stunning move by new ownership How Raptors first-round draft pick Collin Murray-Boyles fits in Toronto But, again, even the most optimistic Raptors fan couldn't have anticipated the run Ujiri went on before things went south. The 'We The North' era was a rousing success in the standings and in ownership's pocketbook. Ujiri didn't just passionately defend Toronto and the Raptors brand, he went full-throttle into his job of building. He wasn't afraid to be bold, be it yelling at Dwane Casey and the players after an ugly sweep at the hand of the Washington Wizards, replacing coach of the year Casey with the unproven Nick Nurse or trading away beloved franchise icon DeMar DeRozan for the mercurial Kawhi Leonard. All of that will be difficult to replace as the Raptors shift to life in their thirties as a franchise. 'I love being the leader of the Toronto Raptors. I am here to stay,' Ujiri had said in August of 2021 upon signing his last contract here. Just not long enough to bring a much-desired second championship north.
