Houston Texans' Jalen Pitre returns for 2nd Annual Feed 5 More fundraiser for Kids' Meals, Inc.
September 7, 2024
Kids' Meals Inc.,a Houston nonprofit organizationwhich delivers free, healthy meals to preschoolers, is excited to announce the second season of the fundraising campaignFeed 5 Morewith the Houston Texans playerJalen Pitreand Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 300 international automotive retailer headquartered inHoustonto fight child hunger.The Feed 5 More campaign raises funds through donations as small as
10 $to provide meals to children facing food insecurity. For each10 $collected, Kids' Meals can provide five meals to children who need it most. This year, Pitre aims to surpass last year's total with the goal of raising enough money to feed 55,555 children by the end of the 2024 football season. Group 1 Automotive will match every dollar raised, up to250 000 $Last year, the campaign managed to raise nearly110 000 $.“I am very excited to launch the second year of the “Feed 5 More” campaign,” said
Jalen Pitre, safety, Houston Texans. "I'm proud of the community support we received last year and the impact we were able to make. This year, we aim to raise even more to help the children in my hometown."Every day, thousands of preschool children in the
Greater Houston Areaare facing food insecurity. Kids' Meals provides this peace of mind to families in 56 county zip codesof HarrisAndof Montgomerythrough the unique approach of delivering every meal to the doorstep of hungry preschoolers, a total of 2.7 million meals in 2024.“We are delighted to see the Feed 5 More campaign return for a second year,” said
Beth Harp, CEO of Kids' Meals. “The success we achieved last year was phenomenal and showed us the power of community support. We are determined to raise even more money this year to reach 55,555 meals for children in need. The commitment of Jalen and Group 1 Automotive is truly inspiring.”Pitre and Group 1 will lead the crowdfunding effort to support the campaign. Those interested in donating can visit
this pageto support. With contributions as small as10 $, individuals can play a vital role in transforming theHouston community."The success of last year's campaign demonstrated what we can achieve when we come together for a cause," said
Pete DeLongchamps, Senior Vice President of Group 1 Automotive. “This year, we are excited to continue that success and make an even greater impact on the lives ofchildrenfrom Houston. Together with Jalen and the community, we are ready to lead change and support Kids' Meals in its mission."
For more information about the Feed 5 More campaign, visit: feed5more.com
ABOUT GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Group 1 owns and operates 260 automobile dealerships, 337 franchises and 45 collision centers in theUNITED STATESand to theUnited Kingdomwhich offer 35 automobile brands. Through its dealerships and omnichannel platform, the company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges financing for related vehicles; sells service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.
ABOUT KIDS' MEALS:
By 2024, Kids' Meals will deliver more than 2.7 million free, healthy meals to the homes of preschoolers facing debilitating hunger due to extreme poverty. Since 2006, Kids' Meals has delivered more than 14 million meals and connected families with vital support resources to help end the cycle of poverty. Kids' Meals is the only program of its kind in the U.S., providing nearly 9,000 free, healthy meals to preschoolers in 56 Houston-area zip codes every weekday. Visitwww.kidsmealsinc.orgor follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Krystal Patout
Pierpont Communications
713-627-2223
Kpatout@piercom.com
Or
Pete DeLongchamps
Senior Vice President, Manufacturer Relations, Financial Services and Public Affairs
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
pdelongchamps@group1auto.com
Or
Beth Braniff Harp
CEO
Kids' Meals
713-504-4548
Bharp@kidsmealsinc.org
SOURCE Kids' Meals Inc.
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