The $100,000 donation to the New York Common Pantry and meal kit packing event in Times Square marks the start of the Foundation’s annual giving effort in tandem with Lineage’s initial public offering.
Novi, Michigan – July 25, 2024 – Lineage Foundation (the “Foundation”) systemLineage, the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, today announced it is pledging $8.8 million in food donations and cash grants to community partners to address hunger and food insecurity. As the first part of this effort, in conjunction with Lineage’s initial public offering, the Lineage Foundation for Good will donate $100,000 to the New York Common Pantry and host a meal kit packing event in Times Square to feed families in need across New York. These actions further the Foundation’s longstanding mission to combat food insecurity, backed by Lineage’s commitment to global food assistance.
1 in 9 New Yorkers are facing hunger. 1.2 million Residents of New York’s five boroughs are food insecure, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy. Up to 309 million people worldwide will face severe food insecurity in 2024, meaning they don’t know where their next meal will come from, the department said. World Food Programme.
“The Lineage Foundation is thrilled to have the opportunity to address food insecurity in New York City, as we do in communities around the world,” said Hannah Hoskins, executive director of the Lineage Foundation. “Today is a historic day for Lineage, and it’s fitting that the company also uses such an important milestone to give back. The Foundation is proud to partner with Lineage today and in the future to help close the hunger gap in the United States and abroad.”
Since 2020, Lineage has donated the equivalent of more than 176 million meals through its “Share a Meal” campaign, partnering with customers to donate surplus items, having team members donate food to local food banks, and providing grants to help build capacity at food banks around the world.
“Every day, Lineage team members play a vital role in protecting our customers’ products from farm to fork in communities around the world, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate this achievement than taking the time to give back to the people of New York in honor of our IPO,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, president and CEO of Lineage. “Food is essential for everyone, everywhere. As we move forward as a public company, Lineage will continue to join the fight to end food insecurity as we work to transform the food supply chain to eliminate waste and contribute to feeding the world.”
To learn more about the Lineage Foundation or join their mission to fight food insecurity, visit here. www.onelineage.com/about-us/foundation-for-good Or contact [email protected].
About Lineage Foundation
of Lineage Foundation (the “Foundation”) is the independent philanthropic arm of Lineage. With its unique cold chain expertise and extensive strategic relationships, the Foundation is bridging the hunger gap in the world and in local communities, and everyone is invited to be a part of it. No one wants to see food go to waste, especially when people are hungry. That’s why the Lineage Foundation for Good stands to find a second chance for surplus food. Our mission is to create dynamic, real-time, global connections between those who commercially produce our food and the individuals, families, and communities who need it most. We know that the issues of food waste and food insecurity are both global and intimate. And with our collective customers, volunteers, and donation partners around the world, our impact can go farther. In other words, there’s no place for hunger and food waste to hide.
About Lineage
Lineage, Inc. is the largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT with a network of over 480 strategically located facilities across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, totaling 84.1 million square feet and over 3 billion cubic feet of capacity. By combining end-to-end supply chain solutions and technology, Lineage partners with the world’s largest food and beverage manufacturers, retailers and distributors to improve distribution efficiencies, drive sustainability, minimize supply chain waste, and most importantly, help feed the world.
About the New York Common Pantry
New York Common Pantry alleviates hunger while promoting dignity, health, and self-sufficiency. Our comprehensive approach starts with providing nutritious food through our Choice Pantry and Hot Meal programs. We go beyond food distribution to address the root causes of food insecurity through case management and nutrition education services. NYCP is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of the people we serve and helping build healthier, more food secure communities.
