OKLAHOMA CITY – June 8, 2026 – As food insecurity remains a pressing challenge across the United States, AAA is launching a nationwide giving and volunteer campaign in partnership with Feeding America® to help meet the growing need. Beginning June 8, the grassroots effort aims to provide at least 4.5 million meals to individuals and families facing hunger through local partner food banks nationwide.
“This effort is about more than a meal. It is about bringing comfort, dignity and hope to people facing difficult circumstances,” said Tom Wiedemann, CEO, AAA Club Alliance. “Now in its second year, this effort reflects the power of our Associates and Members coming together to support our neighbors and help build a future where no one has to wonder where their next meal will come from.”
With AAA’s expansive reach, including thousands of dedicated Associates and nearly 58 million Members in the United States, the organization aims to raise awareness, generate donations, mobilize volunteer time and engage local communities in building a hunger‑free America.
To assist the effort, AAA associates will be volunteering at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City and the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma in Tulsa.
“We can end hunger when we work together,” said Elizabeth Pettengill, interim vice president, corporate and foundation partnerships at Feeding America. “Through the Fuel Hope, Fight Hunger campaign, together we will help provide meals to help ensure more neighbors have access to the food and resources they need to thrive.”
In every community across the country, families are navigating rising costs and limited access to food. According to Feeding America, nearly 47 million people, including 13.8 million children, experienced food insecurity in the United States. In Oklahoma, more than 745,000 people are facing hunger, including 232,000 children. The summer months can be especially difficult for children who rely on school meals, making community-based efforts during this time especially critical.
Join AAA in helping support neighbors in need by bringing meals home to families in your community. To learn more about how to get involved or to donate, visit AAA.com.
About AAA
Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart a path for better roads in America and advocate for safe mobility, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations. Today, AAA delivers exceptional roadside assistance, helps travelers plan their dream vacations and adventures, offers exclusive member discounts and benefits, and provides trusted financial and insurance services – all to enhance the life journey of our 65+ million members across North America, including nearly 58 million in the United States. To learn more about all AAA offers or become a member, visit AAA.com.
About Feeding America®
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
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