Maytag, Terrence J and the Boys & Girls Club are on their way to servicing millions of children. The “Feel Good Fridge” campaign was launched by Maytag alongside the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to place the fridges made by the leading appliance brand in underserved communities at clubs across the country. “Maytag believes dependability starts with ensuring that all Americans have access to their most basic needs, and having access to healthy and nourishing food is one of the most important needs of children,” said Kelly Roche, Brand Manager for Maytag in an official statement shared with AfroTech. “We’re delighted to help provide children with this access by placing our Feel Good Fridges at the Boys & Girls Clubs, proudly expanding on our nearly 20-year relationship with the organization.” According to a report shared by the company, the pandemic has made the issue of food insecurity even worse with findings that 27.5 percent of households with children are food insecure. This...

Football season is in full swing! There’s nothing quite like fall football games at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). And this year, Pepsi is blessing fans for their school spirit in a huge way. According to an official press release, the beverage company has launched a contest where HBCU students and alumni can vote for their favorite university. In turn, they will donate $25,000 to the winning institution’s general scholarship fund. “As a long-time resident of the South, I love the energy, spirit, and sense of community that HBCUs bring, especially around the highly anticipated return of football,” said Chauncey Hamlett, Vice President, and Chief Marketing Officer, PepsiCo Beverages North America (South Division) in an official release shared with AfroTech. “This scholarship opportunity isn’t just open to students and alumni to cast their votes, but to anyone who shares pride and enthusiasm for these great institutions. I have a strong passion for HBCUs, and I...