StarKist, Feed the Children, Cornerstones, and Floris United Methodist Church Host Fifth Annual Resource Rally in Northern Virginia

StarKist, Feed the Children, Cornerstones, and Floris United Methodist Church joined forces for the Fifth Annual Resource Rally in Herndon, Virginia, on June 18, 2026. The event aimed to address food insecurity in Northern Virginia by providing essential resources to 400 families. The collaboration brought together local businesses, community leaders, and volunteers to support families facing hunger and hardship.

The Resource Rally took place on the campus of Floris United Methodist Church, serving as a central hub for the community effort. Volunteers distributed 400 family kits, each containing StarKist products, shelf-stable food, household essentials, personal care items, and additional resources. These kits were designed to support a family of four, offering more than 8,300 meals to the households in need.

Michael Merritt Jr., Vice President of Marketing & Innovation at StarKist, emphasized the company’s commitment to community support. Based in Reston Town Center, StarKist has partnered with Feed the Children’s Put Child Hunger to Bed™ campaign. Over 30 StarKist employee volunteers contributed to the event, underscoring the company’s dedication to addressing food insecurity through collaboration and sustained effort.

The event attracted more than 50 regional business leaders, elected officials, and community advocates. Together, they worked to distribute the family kits along the Dulles Corridor, a region where food insecurity remains a pressing issue. The partnership highlighted the importance of collective action in providing essential resources to those in need.

Feed the Children, a global organization focused on ending childhood hunger, praised the collaboration. Emily Callahan, president and CEO of Feed the Children, noted that every meal and moment matters for families facing hardship. The partnership with StarKist and community groups like Cornerstones exemplifies how aligned efforts can create meaningful change and support vulnerable populations.

The Resource Rally reflects a broader commitment to addressing food insecurity through community engagement and resource sharing. By uniting local partners, the event demonstrated the power of collective action in supporting families and fostering a culture of mercy and care. Such initiatives align with the biblical call to love neighbors and provide for those in need, as seen in Matthew 25:35, where Jesus emphasizes the importance of helping the hungry and the poor.

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