Change for the Better

Kellanova and The Cincinnati/Dayton division of Kroger have teamed up to tackle the ongoing issue of hunger in the Cincinnati community, donating $20,000 to the Sam Hubbard Foundation.

“With millions of people in America not knowing where their next meal will come from, the need to help feed and fulfill continues,” said Molly Nichols, senior director – Kroger Sales, Kellanova. “Through our Kellanova Better Days Promise, we’re committed to feeding people in need, and we’re proud to partner with Kroger to support those facing hunger in our communities.”

Food insecurity exists in every county in the United States. According to Feeding America, in 2022 49 million Americans relied on hunger relief programs, such as food banks and pantries, to help feed their families.*

“Kroger is proud to team up with Kellanova to support the Sam Hubbard Foundation in our collective efforts to end hunger in the communities that we serve,” said Jenifer Moore, corporate affairs manager at Kroger. “This donation will help provide more resources to local students so that they can thrive this school year.” 

Hubbard’s Cupboards, originally launched as a pilot in five schools during the 2022-2023 school year, the program has experienced tremendous growth, expanding to twenty-one schools in 2025. In collaboration with Crayons to Computers, the program aims to provide underserved students with timely access to essential supplies and healthy snacks. Whether a student faces a mid-year backpack mishap or needs a nutritious snack to bridge the gap between lunch and extracurricular activities, our Cupboards ensure seamless support.

“This is a significant day for our Hubbard’s Cupboard program,” said Sam Hubbard. “As a student, I was fortunate never to worry about basic needs, thanks to the family I was born into. However, many of the students we serve aren’t as lucky. They face the harsh realities of going without food, hygiene items, or school supplies. With the support of Kellanova and Kroger, we're able to ease these burdens, allowing students and teachers to concentrate on learning and growth.”