The budget reconciliation legislation before the House of Representatives for a vote as soon as this week would weaken SNAP and Medicaid at a time when the cost of food and health care is already out of reach for many.
Chicago – October 30, 2024 – CoreGiving, a nonprofit organization founded to fight childhood hunger across the U.S., hosted its fourth annual CoreGiving Day on October 10, 2024. Serving as the official kickoff to Blackstone’s 2024 Global Fight Hunger campaign, this year’s CoreGiving Day was the largest to date, and marked the first time that international volunteers participated in the initiative. Over 3,000 employees from Blackstone and 21 of its portfolio companies volunteered their time to support local hunger-relief organizations in more than 80 cities across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Together, their work made over 1 million meals accessible to neighbors in need.
“It’s been equally powerful and meaningful to witness how much CoreGiving Day has grown since its founding,” said Luke J. Petherbridge, chairman and co-founder of CoreGiving, and CEO of Link Logistics. “Food insecurity remains a major global issue, and I’m proud to have worked alongside more than 3,000 employees who came together this year to fight childhood hunger and create a meaningful impact in their communities.”
Since its inception, CoreGiving has provided more than 66 million meals to children and families facing hunger in the U.S. In 2023 alone, it granted more than $4 million to 76 charity partners across 25 states.
“CoreGiving Day 2024 was incredible, as we went global this year to include team members across four continents and added over 900 more volunteers compared to last year,” said Bridget O'Connell, executive director of CoreGiving. “I am continually inspired by the enthusiasm our volunteers bring, and it’s gratifying to hear the praise they’ve earned for their productivity, organizational skills and even their competitive spirit—all in service to a great cause, whether they’re working on urban farms, in warehouses, pantries or kitchens. I’m equally moved by the overwhelming support from the members of our community who have not only donated their time but also made generous financial contributions to aid families impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton through CoreGiving.”
For years, Heat-n-Eats has turned food waste from Harvard University’s dining rooms into packaged, frozen meals for those in need.
Chicago — September 10, 2024 — CoreGiving, a nonprofit organization founded to fight childhood hunger across the U.S., will hold its fourth annual CoreGiving Day on Thursday, October 10, 2024. This event is expected to bring together more than 2,500 volunteers to support hunger-relief organizations in over 70 cities. Employees from Blackstone and 16 of its portfolio companies will participate.
This year, the Blackstone Charitable Foundation is strengthening its partnership with CoreGiving by expanding its Global Fight Hunger campaign, which will launch on CoreGiving Day. As part of this expansion, Blackstone employees in more cities will join colleagues from portfolio companies to combat hunger in their local communities. The Foundation will also grant $250,000 to CoreGiving, further supporting efforts to feed children and families in need.
“Hunger impacts every community in the U.S., with over 44 million people, including 13 million children, struggling with food insecurity,” said Luke J. Petherbridge, chairman and co-founder of CoreGiving and CEO of Link Logistics. “CoreGiving plays an essential role in the fight to end child hunger, and CoreGiving Day is just one way we support our communities and neighbors in need. I’m truly thankful to see so many people come together for this meaningful cause, helping children grow and thrive.”
Since its inception, CoreGiving has provided nearly 54 million meals to children and families facing hunger. In 2023 alone, it granted more than $4 million to 76 charity partners across 25 states. On last year’s CoreGiving Day, over 2,400 volunteers supported local food banks in more than 60 cities, providing over 800,000 meals to neighbors in need.
“September is Hunger Action Month, a critical time to raise awareness and rally our national network of volunteers,” said Bridget O'Connell, executive director of CoreGiving. “With millions of families still grappling with high food prices, our volunteers are stepping up to make a tangible difference. On CoreGiving Day, they will be on the ground, providing warm meals, packing emergency food boxes, harvesting fresh produce from community gardens and much more. Their dedication not only delivers essential food, but also brings hope to children and families facing food insecurity.”
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service published its annual Household Food Security Report in the United States.
Chicago — October 24, 2023 — CoreGiving, a nonprofit organization founded to fight childhood hunger across the U.S., hosted its third annual CoreGiving Day on Thursday, October 5, 2023. This year’s event saw more than 2,400 employees from Blackstone and 16 of its real estate portfolio companies donate their time to support local food banks in over 60 cities, making more than 800,000 meals accessible for neighbors in need.
“Seeing these volunteers unite in the fight against childhood hunger was truly inspiring,” said Luke J. Petherbridge, chairman and co-founder of CoreGiving and chief executive officer of Link Logistics. "I eagerly look forward to CoreGiving Day each year, as it's a humbling experience to volunteer and help these organizations advance their critical work.”
To date in 2023, CoreGiving has raised funds to provide more than 14.4 million meals to children and families through partnerships with 75 hunger-relief organizations in 24 states.
“Our food bank partners rely on our funding and volunteer support to nourish millions of children and families across the country,” said Bridget O'Connell, executive director of CoreGiving. “Experiencing an 11 percent increase in CoreGiving Day participation compared to last year is fantastic. Engaging more companies and volunteers in our mission has enabled us to raise awareness about food insecurity in America and strengthen our support for local communities.”
Chicago – September 14, 2023 – CoreGiving, a nonprofit organization founded to fight childhood hunger across the U.S., will hold its third annual CoreGiving Day on Thursday, October 5, 2023. CoreGiving Day will bring together more than 2,200 volunteers to support local food banks in over 60 cities. Blackstone employees as well as employees from 16 Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies will be participating in this year’s event.
“More than 9 million children in the U.S. do not know where their next meal is coming from, and data shows that young people who lack adequate nutrition struggle socially and academically while also facing physical and mental health challenges,” said Luke J. Petherbridge, chairman and co-founder of CoreGiving and chief executive officer of Link Logistics. “We established CoreGiving knowing it would make a positive impact. Each year, I grow even more proud of what we are accomplishing as I experience this impact firsthand with colleagues from Link Logistics and our broader Blackstone family.”
Since its inception, CoreGiving has donated more than 35 million meals to children in need. In 2022, CoreGiving raised over $3.2 million to provide more than 16 million meals through partnerships with 67 hunger-relief organizations across the country. Last year’s CoreGiving Day brought together more than 2,100 volunteers who sorted, packed and served food, making over 650,000 meals accessible for neighbors in 40 cities.
“Children and families face many barriers to accessing enough food to live active, healthy lives," said Bridget O'Connell, executive director of CoreGiving. “CoreGiving Day is crucial for us in our work to combat food insecurity. I am thrilled to come together with Blackstone and its real estate portfolio companies as we work toward ensuring that every child has the food and nutrition they need to thrive.”
In 2022, CoreGiving has raised over $2.5 million to fund more than 12.5 million meals.
Chicago – October 20, 2022 – CoreGiving, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting childhood hunger across the U.S., hosted its second annual CoreGiving Day on October 13. This year’s event saw more than 2,100 employees from Blackstone and 14 of its real estate portfolio companies volunteer at food banks around the country, donating more than 17,000 hours to provide over 650,000 meals across 40 cities and more than 50 nonprofit organizations.
“It is tremendous to see nearly 900 Link colleagues volunteer more than 7,000 hours of their time to fight childhood hunger in the markets where we live and work,” said Luke J. Petherbridge, chairman and co‐founder of CoreGiving and chief executive officer of Link Logistics. “It is inspiring to see what a positive force we can be, especially when we come together with another 1,200 volunteers from other Blackstone portfolio companies to serve the communities where we operate.”
In 2021, CoreGiving raised $1.8 million for local food banks to provide 9 million meals. So far in 2022, CoreGiving has raised over $2.5 million to fund more than 12.5 million meals.
“Our goal for 2022 is to provide 14 million meals to hungry households and donate over 10,000 hours of hunger relief volunteer service—and in just this one day, we exceeded our volunteer service goal for the year,” said Bridget O'Connell, executive director, CoreGiving. “It is also amazing to see that the number of meals provided more than quadrupled from last year’s inaugural CoreGiving Day. I cannot thank our volunteers enough for their support of this important cause.”
Chicago – September 22, 2022 – Today, CoreGiving announced that it will hold its second annual CoreGiving Day on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Blackstone and 14 of its real estate portfolio companies will join food banks across the U.S. to provide meals to those in need. On CoreGiving Day, more than 2,100 volunteers across 42 markets will spend their time on-site at food bank locations throughout the U.S.
CoreGiving was launched in 2016 to fight child hunger and, since its inception, has donated more than 25 million meals to 54 food banks. In 2021, CoreGiving raised $1.8 million for local food banks to provide nine million meals to children in need across 19 states. At last year’s inaugural CoreGiving Day, volunteers prepared over 150,000 meals across 24 different food bank sites.
“In 2021, one in eight U.S. households with children experienced food insecurity, highlighting the staggering scale of the problem,” said Luke J. Petherbridge, chairman and co-founder of CoreGiving and chief executive officer of Link Logistics. “CoreGiving is dedicated to combating the critical challenge of ending childhood hunger because every child deserves the opportunity to flourish. I am excited to build on the success of our efforts last year and look forward to participating in CoreGiving Day alongside thousands of volunteers across the country to make a positive impact in the communities where we operate."
In 2022, CoreGiving has raised over $2.4 million and funded almost 13 million meals to date.
“CoreGiving’s mission is to provide our neighbors the food they need for a better tomorrow,” said Bridget O'Connell, executive director, CoreGiving. “Our goal for 2022 is to provide 14 million meals to hungry households and donate over 10,000 hours of hunger relief volunteer service. I am proud of the progress we have made thus far and all that we will accomplish on this year’s CoreGiving Day toward ending child hunger.”
