Wawa announces new ‘Fly Beyond’ kids meal initiative to help fight hunger, help kids soar
Now through July 28, for every Wawa Kids Meal purchased, Wawa will donate funds to local food bank partners to provide meals to the community!
Wawa has launched “Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact,” initiative which is an extension of the convenience retailer’s Fly Beyond program which expands access to fresh and nutritious foods to underserved communities through local Feeding America Food Bank partners.
Now through July 28, for every Wawa Kids Meal purchased, Wawa will donate funds to local food bank partners to provide meals to the community.
“One in five children is at risk of going to bed hungry, and even more lack access to fresh, nutritious produce” said Greg Higgerson, Chief Development Officer, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, a partner food bank of Wawa and The Wawa Foundation. “Fly Beyond program support from Wawa and The Wawa Foundation help us ensure kids not only have more access to food and snacks, they help us add fresh, healthy ingredients to build healthy habits.”
On average, food bank partners can provide 3 meals for every $1 donated. Together, Wawa and its customers will be able to fund approximately 45,000 meals per week for nearly one million meals throughout the duration of the program.
The proceeds from every store will support the local Feeding America Food Banks within the store’s operating area.
“Wawa Kids Meals are a great option for families on the go and now we’re excited that the meals can inspire goodness in the community with a portion of proceeds helping fight food insecurity,” said Mary Rose Hannum, Vice President of Food and Beverage at Wawa. “We hope this initiative also inspires conversations around the dinner table about the importance of helping others get access to nutritious food and reducing hunger in our communities and helping kids thrive and be there best.”
