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Hormel Foods sending more than 250,000 cans of Spam to Maui [Video]

In response to the wildfires that have destroyed large parts of Maui, Hormel Foods Corporation, the makers of SPAM, are sending resources to the island to aid in disaster-relief efforts.

Hormel Foods shared the news in a press release on Monday, noting that three truckloads, or 264,000 cans, of its iconic SPAM are on their way to Maui.

Aiding in the donation is Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit organization that aids those affected by natural disasters. The release shared that Convoy of Hope will be on the ground making sure its products reach those in need.

In total, the SPAM brand has donated cash and products with a retail value of more than $1,000,000 to directly help those impacted by the fires.

The brand also shared that it created “SPAM® Brand Loves Maui” shirts. The brand shared that 100% of the proceeds from the shirts will be donated to the Aloha United Way’s Maui Fire Relief Fund to aid those affected by the fires.

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen