Bob Evans Farms® and Jewel-Osco Honor National Mashed Potato Day with Donation to Northern Illinois Food Bank
Partnership also includes sweepstakes for chance to win one-year supply of Bob Evans® Mashed Potatoes from Jewel-Osco
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (Oct. 18, 2024) – In honor of National Mashed Potato Day on Oct. 18, Bob Evans Farms®, in partnership with Jewel-Osco, is donating $20,000 worth of Bob Evans® Mashed Potatoes to the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
“Our donation to Northern Illinois Food Bank aligns with our company’s mission to make mealtime easier, which includes making sure our communities have access to delicious, farm-fresh food,” said Ciare James, vice president of brand marketing at Bob Evans Farms. “We are proud to partner with Jewel-Osco to support our neighbors in need.”
“We are grateful for the generous donation of mashed potatoes that will significantly contribute to addressing the increasing need for food in our communities,” said Julie Yurko, president and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank. “Support from Bob Evans Farms and Jewel-Osco exemplifies the power of partnerships in creating positive impacts and nourishing those who need it most.”
“Fighting food insecurity remains a top priority and partnering with Bob Evans Farms for this donation is another step in making sure our communities have access to wholesome food,” said Mike Withers, president of Jewel-Osco.
Bob Evans Farms is also giving 10 consumers the chance to receive a one-year supply of Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes. To enter the sweepstakes, Jewel-Osco shoppers must complete the entry form on the Bob Evans Grocery website by Oct. 31, 2024.
Made with real potatoes, milk and butter, Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes taste like homemade. Available flavors include Original, Sour Cream & Chives, Garlic, Loaded, Buttermilk Red Skin and All Natural Homestyle Classic. Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes also come in a variety of sizes: regular, family size and single-serve. For more information about Bob Evans products, visit BobEvansGrocery.com.
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About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.
About Jewel-Osco
Locally great and nationally strong, Jewel-Osco was founded in 1899 and is owned by Albertsons Companies. The grocery and drug retailer has 188 locations encompassing Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Iowa, and employs 31,000+ associates.
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About Northern Illinois Food Bank
For over 40 years, Northern Illinois Food Bank has been dedicated to solving hunger and empowering neighbors. Our vision at Northern Illinois Food Bank is for everyone in Northern Illinois to have the food they need to thrive. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proud member of Feeding America, we serve our neighbors in 13 counties with dignity, equity and convenience, providing 250,000 meals a day. We bring together manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, foundations, and individuals who donate food and funding, and each week nearly 1,000 volunteers help us evaluate, repack, and distribute food. We also proudly partner with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth and senior feeding programs to provide nutritious food and resources. Our distribution centers are located in Geneva, Lake Forest, Rockford and Joliet. Find out how you can get help, volunteer, donate or get involved at SolveHungerToday.org, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
*Source: Circana Total US MULO Latest 52 week ending Aug. 25, 2024.
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