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Pizza Hut launches hunger relief campaign

September 9, 2014

For the eighth consecutive year, Pizza Hut is asking its customers to donate online and in-store to raise funds for the World Hunger Relief campaign to benefit the World Food Programme. From now through Oct. 26, the company will collect donations at its 6,300-plus restaurants in the US, as well as online at PizzaHut.com.

According to a news release, there are nearly 850 million people in the world who suffer from chronic hunger. Customers can add to their order when dining in or carrying out. Online customers will see an option of adding $1, $3, $5 or $10 at the end of their order.

The brand has raised more than $12 million since the initiative began in 2007. Last year, Pizza Hut’s campaign raised $2.9 million.

"As we embark on our eighth World Hunger Relief campaign, we are reminded by the astounding global hunger statistics and the severity of this issue," David Gibbs, President, Pizza Hut, US, said in the release. "Our theme this year is 'Together We Can Deliver Hope,' which serves as a call to action for thousands of Pizza Hut Team Members nationwide and our millions of passionate customers to join forces in the fight against hunger."