CINCINNATI, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.
(NYSE: KR) today announced a new health and wellness campaign in
partnership with The Little Clinic and Feeding America®,
the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization. From
August 15, 2016 through April 1, 2017 Kroger will donate one meal through
the Feeding America network of food banks for every flu shot
administered at all Kroger family of pharmacies or The Little
Clinic locations.
"At Kroger, receiving the flu shot this year will do more than
protect you and your families' health. Throughout this flu season,
we'll provide a meal for a neighbor struggling with hunger for
every flu shot administered in our pharmacies or The Little Clinic
locations nationwide," said Philecia
Avery, Kroger's vice president of Pharmacy. "Kroger has a
long history of bringing help and hope to our neighbors in need in
the communities we serve. We're proud to continue that tradition by
bringing health and wellness to our local communities, as
well."
Every year in the United States
more than 200,000 individuals are hospitalized by influenza. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu
vaccination for everyone 6 months and older by the end of October.
Flu shots can reduce the risk of more serious symptoms and
outcomes, including flu-related hospitalizations.
"Our goal is to provide quality and affordable healthcare for
our customers," said Colleen
Lindholz, president of The Little Clinic. "Healthcare
experts recommend a yearly vaccination as the best protection from
the flu. This campaign allows us to address two community needs
simultaneously."
"Kroger is a true visionary partner committed to our mission to
feed people facing hunger in America," said Diana Aviv, CEO of Feeding America. "This new
health and wellness campaign is invaluable not only for Kroger
customers, but also for the 46 million food-insecure Americans who
receive food and groceries from our network of food banks."
About Feeding America
Feeding America is a nationwide
network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in
the United States. Together, we
provide food to more than 46 million people through food pantries
and meal programs in communities throughout America. Feeding
America also supports programs that improve food security among the
people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger;
and advocates for legislation that protects people from going
hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have
a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate.
Together we can solve hunger. Visit
http://www.feedingamerica.org/. Find us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/FeedingAmerica or follow us on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/FeedingAmerica.
About The Little Clinic
Founded in 2003 and
headquartered in Nashville, Tenn.,
The Little Clinic is a pioneer in customer-focused healthcare with
a mission to provide quality, convenient, affordable healthcare and
wellness education. A wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co.,
The Little Clinic health care clinics are currently located inside
select Kroger stores in Georgia,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Virginia, Indiana and Ohio; King Soopers in Colorado; Fry's Food Stores in Arizona; and JayC stores in Indiana. The Little Clinic was awarded The
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval™ in 2009 and obtained
reaccreditation in 2012 and 2015. Visit The Little Clinic online
at www.thelittleclinic.com, www.facebook.com/thelittleclinic and
www.thelittleclinic.blogspot.com.
About Kroger
Every day, the Kroger Family of Companies
makes a difference in the lives of eight and a half million
customers and 431,000 associates who shop or serve in 2,778 retail
food stores under a variety of local banner names in 35 states and
the District of Columbia. Kroger
and its subsidiaries operate an expanding ClickList offering – a
personalized, order online, pick up at the store service – in
addition to 2,230 pharmacies, 785 convenience stores, 323 fine
jewelry stores, 1,400 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food
production plants in the United
States. Kroger is recognized as one of America's most
generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America
food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the
military and their families, and more than 145,000 community
organizations including schools. A leader in supplier diversity,
Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar
Roundtable.
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