Kohl’s continues commitment to Hunger Task Force meal program

Kohl’s Department Stores  announced this week that it has renewed its partnership with Hunger Task Force with a $1.5 million commitment over the next three years for its Kohl’s Serving Up Supper for Kids program. 
“The Kohl’s Serving Up Supper for Kids program is a great example of Kohl’s continued commitment to supporting children’s health and education while filling a real need in our hometown community,” said Julie Gardner, Kohl’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer.  “We’re pleased to continue and expand our partnership with Hunger Task Force and proud to help Milwaukee area kids get the nutrition they need to grow and thrive during the summer months.”
The program provides meals for kids during the summer when other school meal programs are not available. The donation comes from the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program which sells items in Kohl’s department stores and collects 100 percent of the net profits for children’s health and education initiatives.
The meals are provided at 25 different locations in the Milwaukee area and service children 13 and older.
“Kohl’s is a great partner. They wanted to take on one of the biggest hunger challenges in the city, which is making sure children are fed over the summer,” said Sherrie Tussler, executive director of Hunger Task Force. “Providing supper during summer months when there are no other options for these children is especially significant. This is what makes Kohl’s unique, their understanding that all youth in our city need three meals a day.”
Specific locations taking part in the Kohl’s Serving Up Supper for Kids program will be announced later this year and will include sites at: Milwaukee Public Schools, West Allis/West Milwaukee School District; the Boys and Girls Club; City and County Parks.