More than 50 regional leaders, volunteers, and advocates joined forces to distribute kits containing StarKist products, 25-pound boxes of shelf-stable goods, and 15-pound boxes of personal care items. The effort, organized by StarKist, Feed the Children, Cornerstones, and the church, provided an estimated 8,300 meals during the single-day event.

Shannon Steene, CEO of Cornerstones, noted that rising costs for groceries and transportation have forced an increasing number of families to seek help from local pantries. This collaboration serves as a critical buffer for residents in Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Beyond the rally, StarKist has committed to a broader initiative through September 30, matching consumer donations and pledging product contributions up to 100,000 pouches to support the Put Child Hunger to Bed campaign.