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PepsiCo, PepsiCo Foundation and Feed the Children Mark 2 Million Meals Through School-Based Hunger Relief Program

PR Newswire•16/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Food & Essentials Hub provided over 2 million meals this year
  • ➤2025-26 network reached 154,900 students and 58,600 households
  • ➤Network engaged 834 schools across 11 states
  • ➤Program distributed more than $6.7 million in food, essentials, books and supplies
  • ➤PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025

Expert Statements

Monica Bauer, SVP, Social Impact, PepsiCo and President of the PepsiCo Foundation

“For many families, access to food isn't the only challenge. Time, transportation and awareness of available resources can all create barriers to getting support when it's needed most.”

Monica Bauer, SVP, Social Impact, PepsiCo and President of the PepsiCo Foundation

“That's what makes this model so powerful. By working with Feed the Children to provide food, household essentials and educational resources through local schools, this program helps reach families through institutions they already know and trust.”

Monica Bauer, SVP, Social Impact, PepsiCo and President of the PepsiCo Foundation

“As the program exceeds two million meals delivered, we're seeing how community-based partnerships can help strengthen family stability and support student success.”

Emily Callahan, President and CEO of Feed the Children

“When we talk about the true impact of fighting school hunger, we're talking about much more than food. We're talking about helping children arrive at school ready to learn, reducing stress for families, and creating opportunities for children to grow, succeed and thrive.”

Emily Callahan, President and CEO of Feed the Children

“Through our long-standing relationship with PepsiCo and the support of partners who make the Feed the Children Food & Essentials Hub program possible, we're helping provide food, essentials and support that strengthen families and communities while advancing our shared vision of a world where no child goes to bed hungry.”

PepsiCo, PepsiCo Foundation and Feed the Children Mark 2 Million Meals Through School-Based Hunger Relief Program PR Newswire

With support from PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation, the Feed the Children Food & Essentials Hub program has reached a major milestone in helping expand access to nutritious food and essential resources for students and families.

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