CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dole Food Company has partnered with No Kid Hungry for the fifth consecutive year to actively participate in two initiatives in 2025.

Dole began working with No Kid Hungry in summer 2020 to provide food to the millions of children who lost access to meals when COVID-19 caused schools to close.

Throughout December and January, Dole has offered a seasonal giveback for customers to scan the QR code on their banana and pineapple stickers and donate to Share Our Strength, the national non-profit behind the No Kid Hungry campaign.

“We feel privileged to be able to work with No Kid Hungry for a fifth consecutive year to help them battle childhood hunger and ensure that every child has the healthy food they need to develop and flourish — not just during the holidays but throughout the year,” said William Goldfield, Dole Food Company’s director of corporate communications. “Addressing hunger and food insecurity for children is at the core of the Dole global mission of providing the tools and products to make the world a healthier place for all.”

In January 2025, Dole is also the presenting sponsor of the month-long Get Fit for No Kid Hungry campaign that challenges fitness, health, and wellness experts, brands, and enthusiasts to raise money to fight food insecurity while working out. The full list of online classes is available on the campaign’s Get Fit calendar here.

“In addition to returning as presenting sponsor of Get Fit, which sets a healthy, active tone for 2025, we’re excited to be part of No Kid Hungry’s mission to fill the holiday plates of every child and promote healthy, balanced eating at the same time,” Goldfield said. “It is a perfect way to kick-off the New Year!”

“We are so grateful to be partnering with Dole for the fifth year," said Allison Shuffield, managing director, corporate partnerships at Share Our Strength. "Their dedication to promoting health and well-being for all families makes them the perfect partner for helping to raise the critical funds and awareness needed to end childhood hunger."

Dole is also working with influencers from the following organizations to participate and fundraise with Dole’s Get Fit team:

  • “Led by nationally recognized chef Joel Gamoran, Homemade is the largest livestream cooking platform and community in the world,” Dole said. “Homemade features free, interactive classes plus opportunities for home cooks to connect with the best ingredients, products, and brands in the food world. The platform also produces its own year-long cooking show on PBS called ‘Homemade Live!’ which features celebrity guests and is distributed on multiple streaming partners and on Alaska Airlines.”
  • “SoHookd is a turnkey business-to-business wellness platform for employers with a mission to inspire healthy lifestyles and unlock access to wellness for all. SoHookd’s platform offers customizable programs that address wellness with a holistic approach — from nutrition and fitness to mental health and self-care, enhancing productivity and enriching the employee experience,” Dole said. “Through their cost-effective solutions, organizations can create personalized wellness experiences that encourage and reward healthy behaviors.”