Community-driven organization honors the beloved Italian dish
with acts of kindness and support in cities across the nation for
the third year in a row.
CHICAGO, July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As National Lasagna Day
approaches on July 29, 2024, Lasagna
Love is geared to deliver at least 10,000 lasagnas to families
facing food insecurity or in times of need across the country. This
global initiative not only celebrates the beloved Italian dish but
serves as rallying cry for community support and kindness and
embodies the spirit of compassion through every carefully prepared
dish. It goes beyond simply culinary celebration. This movement
isn't just for those in need, but for those who need it.
"National Lasagna Day is such a joyous time
for all of us at Lasagna Love. Celebrating it for the third year
now fills me with pride and excitement because of the incredible
enthusiasm and dedication from our volunteers and supporters," said
Andria Larson, Executive Director of
Lasagna Love.
"National Lasagna Day is such a joyous time for all of us at
Lasagna Love. Celebrating it for the third year now fills me with
pride and excitement because of the incredible enthusiasm and
dedication from our volunteers and supporters," said Andria Larson, Executive Director of Lasagna
Love. " Our ambitious goals reflect just how important Lasagna
Love's mission is in our communities. Every day, we make real
differences in people's lives, and this event highlights the love
and care we spread throughout the year."
Lasagna Love set an ambitious goal in 2023 to deliver 10,000
lasagnas, enlist 1,000 new volunteers, and raise $100,000 on National Lasagna Day. Lasagna Love
exceeded the goal of 1,211 new monthly volunteers, 11,537 meals
delivered and $103,951 raised. To
date, Lasagna Love has delivered 500,000 lasagnas to 2 million
individuals—including 892,000 children. The organization is working
to exceed the goal again 2024.
"Lasagna Love has been a longtime supporter of Atlanta Ronald
McDonald House Charities," said Christina
Austin Smith, Volunteer Services Coordinator for
Ronald McDonald House near Scottish
Rite. "Our families always enjoy the wonderful lasagnas they
provide. Lasagna Love helps keep our freezers stocked so that we
can feed our families, even when we don't have a meal group to
provide dinner. We are grateful for their support!"
"Lasagna Love coordinates meal delivery for individuals and
families across the country, helping them meet their basic needs in
times of grief, crisis, and hardship," said Candace Stohs-Krause, PMP Marketing Strategist
for FindHelp.org. "They are consistently one of the top-engaged
organizations on our platform, and we share a focus on providing
care with dignity and respect, and eliminating the stigma
associated with asking for help. We're proud to partner with such
an innovative, kind, and mission-focused organization."
Lasagna Love's theme for this season, "Catch the Kindness,"
highlights the importance of each act of kindness creating a ripple
effect throughout communities. By focusing on this theme, Lasagna
Love aims to amplify their message that anyone can make a
significant impact through simple, heartfelt gestures of cooking
and sharing a meal. The theme also reflects Lasagna Love's ongoing
efforts to foster a culture of care and support across
neighborhoods, further inspiring both current volunteers and new
participants to engage with their community in meaningful ways.
Key partners RAGÚ® and Galbani Cheese are pivotal in making this
ambitious goal achievable, ensuring that volunteers have access to
essential ingredients needed to prepare these homemade meals.
"We're very excited to continue our partnership with Lasagna
Love this year and help them in their mission to help communities
everywhere," said Megan Frank,
Senior Vice President, Marketing, Mizkan America, Inc., the maker
of RAGÚ. "Everyone loves a good, home-cooked meal but making one
doesn't have to break the bank or mean spending all day cooking.
RAGÚ® Kettle Cooked Sauces offer an easy way for anyone to create a
delicious meal to enjoy at home or share with someone who needs
one."
Thousands of volunteer "lasagna chefs" from communities globally
are organizing both local neighborhood gatherings and large-scale
delivery events.
"I'm incredibly proud of our volunteers and everyone in the
Lasagna Love family for coming together to support this monumental
effort. This day is something we all look forward to each year—it's
a real highlight in our journey of kindness and community," Larson
added. "A huge thank you to our amazing partners, RAGU, Galbani
Cheese, Benelynk, and Pegasystems. Their unwavering support helps
us spread kindness and deliver home-cooked meals to families in
need. This National Lasagna Day, we're not just delivering
lasagnas; we're delivering kindness, hope, and community
support."
Adding to the excitement, Lasagna Love has expanded its reach
globally, now delivering lasagnas in Australia.
About Lasagna Love
Lasagna Love is a community impact program that connects
neighbors through gestures of kindness, goodwill, and support. The
nonprofit has joined together with more than 56,000 volunteers from
around the world and abides by three simple principles: feed
families, spread kindness and strengthen communities. Lasagna Love
fosters a culture of positivity, empathy, zero-judgment, and
maintains a steadfast resolve to deliver comfort when needed most.
Lasagna Love volunteers share a seminal purpose: exist to assist.
To learn more about Lasagna Love and how you can get involved,
visit www.lasagnalove.org or our social channels, @WeAreLasagnaLove
(Instagram and Facebook).
About The RAGÚ® Brand
The RAGÚ® brand was founded in 1937 by Assunta and Giovani Cantisano and their sauce
was originally sold from their home in Rochester, New York. Assunta carried her
family's recipe from Italy when
she immigrated to New York in
1914, and it has now been enjoyed by American families for over 85
years. With a wide selection of sauce varieties ranging from the
beloved Old-World Style to the Chunky line, cheese sauces, Simply,
and new Kettle Cooked, RAGÚ sauce can empower anyone to "Cook Like
a Mother" regardless of gender or culinary skill. Today, RAGÚ sauce
is the go-to pasta sauce for families coming together to share a
quick and delicious meal and an invaluable resource for anyone who
wants to "Cook Like a Mother" in the kitchen. For the very latest
news, recipes and more from the RAGÚ brand, please check out the
brand at www.RAGÚ.com. You can also follow along on Instagram,
Pinterest, Facebook and TikTok.
Media Contact
Alisha Dickinson, Lasagna Love, 1
858-652-0061, alisha@hawthornestrategy.com,
https://lasagnalove.org/
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