Kellogg Company Donates Entire Day's Worth of Cereal Production - More Than 55 Million Servings - To Help Fight Hunger

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., April 24 -- Kellogg Company is announcing today at its Annual Meeting of Shareowners that it is donating an entire day's worth of cereal production to Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger relief food-bank network. The donation of 3.5 million pounds of cereal, worth approximately $10 million, amounts to more than 55 million cereal servings. Cereals to be donated include popular brands such as Kellogg's Rice Krispies, Kellogg's Raisin Bran, Product 19 and Crispix.

The donation will provide critical sustenance for food banks across the country as they are challenged to keep up with rising demand. Network agencies are seeing an average increase of 30 percent in the need for food assistance.

"Kellogg Company's donation of a full day's production of cereal to our food banks is tremendous news. Right now one in eight Americans are struggling with hunger and it is critical that we keep our food banks well stocked. Cereal is especially needed because it is convenient, shelf-stable and nutritious," said Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America. "Kellogg Company has been a long-time and significant donor, providing us with both substantial funding and millions of pounds of food. They are a tremendous example of corporate America stepping forward to help the nation in a time of great need."

"This is an unprecedented donation for Kellogg Company," said David Mackay, president and CEO, Kellogg Company. "We wanted to dig a little deeper to help those Americans struggling to put food on their tables during these tough economic times and encourage others to give if they can as well."

Kellogg is also encouraging consumers to join them in the fight against hunger. Beginning June 17, consumers can visit www.kelloggs.com/feedingamerica to help feed a family in need as well as help fill their own pantry. For donations of $5 or more to Feeding America, Kellogg will give consumers $5 in coupons towards their next purchase of Kellogg's cereal.

Kellogg Company has been a committed donor to Feeding America since they were founded. Over the past 10 years, Kellogg has donated more than 224 million pounds of food to Feeding America. Kellogg has contributed more than $40 million in cash and $120 million in product to various charitable organizations around the world over the last five years. For more information on Kellogg Company's Corporate Responsibility efforts, please visit www.kelloggcompany.com/CR.

With 2008 sales of nearly $13 billion, Kellogg Company is the world's leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit-flavored snacks, frozen waffles and veggie foods. The Company's brands include Kellogg's®, Keebler®, Pop-Tarts®, Eggo®, Cheez-It®, All-Bran®, Mini-Wheats® Nutri-Grain®, Rice Krispies®, Special K®, Chips Deluxe®, Famous Amos®, Sandies®, Bear Naked®, Kashi®, MorningStar Farms®, Gardenburger® and Stretch Island®. Kellogg products are manufactured in 19 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries. For more information, visit www.kelloggcompany.com.

Kellogg Company's Corporate Responsibility report including its approach, progress and future direction in the marketplace, workplace, environment and community can be found at www.kelloggcompany.com/CR.

For information on Kellogg Company's commitment to nutrition, visit www.kelloggsnutrition.com.

SOURCE: Kellogg Company Web site: http://www.kelloggcompany.com/

 

Genentech

For 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious medical conditions. The company is the leading provider of anti-tumor therapeutics in the United States.

Our founders believed that hiring highly talented, enthusiastic people would make Genentech a success.  Today, we still believe our employees are our most important asset. At Genentech, we aim to provide employees with a stimulating, collaborative, and supportive environment where they can make important contributions and thrive as professionals. Our unique culture is characterized by a commitment to science, a dedication to patients, and a respect for individuals and their contributions.

 

Comcast Named a Top Company for Diversity by DiversityMBA Magazine

Philadelphia, PA  -  March 19, 2009

Comcast Corporation, the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communication products and services, today announced that it has been named to DiversityMBA Magazine’s annual list of "50 Out Front for Diversity Leadership: Best Places for Diverse Managers To Work."  The publication recognized Comcast's diverse employee base, its focus on inclusion and its leadership development programs as key strengths for the organization.

"We are very pleased to be recognized by DiversityMBA Magazine as a one of the best companies for diversity," said David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation.  "Diversity and inclusion is a part of our company culture and is integral to our relationships with our employees, suppliers, community organizations and customers."

This is the fourth year that Comcast has been named to DiversityMBA Magazine's “Top 50 Companies for Diverse Managers” list, climbing in the rankings to number six in 2009 from 13 in 2008.  This recognition comes on the heels of several other diversity accolades by other publications, including Black Enterprise’s “40 Best Companies for Diversity” (2008), and DiversityBusiness.com's "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" (2008).  Additionally, Comcast was named to Women of Color magazine’s 40 Great Places for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Careers in 2008.

Comcast's overall commitment to diversity is focused in four key areas: attracting and retaining a multicultural workforce, developing a diverse supplier group, offering a wide selection of multicultural programming and pledging significant community investments.

The complete special report on the best companies for diversity, including methodology and selection criteria, is available in the Spring issue of Diversity MBA Magazine, which will appear on newsstands in April.  DiversityMBA Magazine provides research reports on industry diversity programs and performance, continuing education, networking opportunities, professional development for women and people of color working in corporate America, and business entrepreneurs.  The magazine, published quarterly, is distributed at newsstands, top business schools, professional and business associations and international networks, and reaches 100,000 subscribers.  Please visit www.diversitymbamagazine.com for more information about DiversityMBA Magazine.

About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 90,000 employees, 24.2 million cable customers, 14.9 million high-speed Internet customers, and 6.5 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.