Jars of Hope™ Returns to Support California Communities This October

Support local food banks simply by purchasing RiceSelect® products at participating retailers through the Jars of Hope™ campaign: During October, RiceSelect® will donate one jar for every two purchased at participating retailers in California.

Now in its third year, Jars of Hope™ brings together businesses, retailers, and consumers to help expand access to nutritious food in communities across the state. Donations generated through the campaign support California Food Banks™ and the millions of Californians who rely on food assistance each year.

Participating is simple: purchase any two RiceSelect® jars at participating retailers during October, and RiceSelect® will donate one jar to help support local food banks across California.

The campaign builds on a growing partnership between RiceSelect® and California Food Banks™, showing the impact that collaboration can have in supporting communities and increasing access to nutritious food. Shelf-stable products play an important role in helping food banks maintain reliable inventories and meet community needs throughout the year.

Millions of Californians continue to face challenges affording enough nutritious food for themselves and their families. Support from partnerships like Jars of Hope helps food banks strengthen their food inventories and serve communities across the state.

“Strong partnerships like this help food banks meet the growing need for shelf-stable food,” said Yulanda Smith, Vice President External Affairs, California Food Banks™, ” said Yulanda Smith, Vice President of External Affairs, California Food Banks™. “Every participating purchase helps generate additional food donations that support local food banks and the neighbors they serve.”

As the campaign enters its third year, Jars of Hope continues to highlight the collective impact of community support. California Food Banks™ is grateful to RiceSelect®, participating retailers, and shoppers across the state for helping make this year’s campaign possible.

Learn more about Jars of Hope™ and find participating retailers.