Summer often evokes images of endless sunshine, fun with friends, and carefree days by the pool. But for some children, summer brings a different reality—hunger. According to Feeding America, 1 in 8 kids in the U.S. faces food insecurity, a problem exacerbated when they lose access to school meals during the summer months.
Even as school resumes, food insecurity persists. For many families already facing financial difficulties, the struggle to afford groceries has intensified, making it harder to ensure everyone has enough to eat.
What can you do to help alleviate this issue? A straightforward action at the grocery store can make a difference and benefit those in need and your family. By choosing O Organics products during your regular shopping trips, you can contribute to the fight against food insecurity.
You might be concerned that organic foods are more expensive, but the price gap between organic and non-organic items is narrowing. Organic products are often nearly the same price as their non-organic counterparts and can even be cheaper than some brand-name non-organic options.
Since 2005, O Organics has been dedicated to offering affordable organic options and now supports the fight against hunger. For every O Organics product purchased, the company donates a meal to someone in need through the Albertsons Companies Foundation to provide up to 28 million meals.
Here’s how it works in practice:
Imagine hosting a summer BBQ. You'll donate four meals if you buy O Organics ground beef, hamburger buns, ketchup, and potato chips. Adding O Organics butter lettuce and sandwich pickles would contribute two additional meals, and so on.
The meals provided through this initiative go to local and national charities that combat hunger, with regional branches selecting the organizations to receive the funds. This means every O Organics product you buy helps someone in your community who may be struggling to get enough food.
No child should worry about where their next meal is coming from. By making conscious choices at the grocery store and opting for O Organics, you’re supporting a healthier lifestyle for your family and contributing to a crucial cause. It’s a simple way to make a meaningful impact.