LOUISVILLE, Ky — Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, has announced the launch of its annual World Hunger Relief effort, which includes a public service announcement from singing sensation Christina Aguilera.
“With nearly one-billion people going hungry around the world as well as the desperate situation in the Horn of Africa, we need to help find a solution to this critical issue,” said David Novak, chairman and CEO, Yum!.“We are thankful for Christina’s efforts to help us build awareness, inspire volunteerism and raise money to fight hunger. As a company with a huge heart, we believe it is our privilege and responsibility to do everything we can to make a difference and save lives.”
World Hunger Relief is the world’s largest private-sector hunger relief effort, spanning 110 countries, 38,000 KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants and involving more than 1-million employees and franchise associates. The campaign raises awareness, volunteerism and funds for the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) and other hunger relief agencies.
For details on World Hunger Relief, visit FromHungertoHope.com.
