(Family Features) With hectic day-to-day schedules and varying dietary needs, many families face the dreaded daily question: “What sounds good for dinner?” In contrast, millions struggle to put food on the table each night, impacting about 1 in 8 children, according to Feeding America.
You can help support those in need through Safeway and Albertsons’ “Fight Hunger, Serve Hope” cause program – an initiative to fight hunger in local communities during summer months when households with school-aged children face higher rates of food insecurity. The company’s private label will donate one meal for every O Organics(r) product purchased, up to $7 million and the equivalent of 28 million meals. Donations will be made to Nourishing Neighbors, a program of Albertsons Companies Foundation, to fund grants dedicated to providing healthy meals for at-risk youth throughout the summer.
“While summertime sparks excitement for countless students, it also marks the unfortunate reality that millions of children face when they lose access to school cafeteria lunches and breakfasts they depend on throughout the school year,” said Jennifer Saenz, EVP and chief merchandising officer at Albertsons Companies. “As a company, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of children in need. For the first time, we are making it easier than ever for our customers to support this mission by connecting each purchase of our O Organics brand to hunger relief efforts in the communities we serve.”
Following the campaign period, families looking to help in their communities can give back in a variety of ways.
Find more meal ideas by visiting Safeway.com and Albertsons.com.
Grilled Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese, Fresh Blueberries and Pecans
Recipe courtesy of Safeway and Albertsons
Total time: 20 minutes
3/4 pound boneless, skinless O Organics chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons O Organics extra-virgin olive oil
1 package (5 ounces) O Organics spring mix
1 package (6 ounces) O Organics blueberries (or desired berry)
1/4 cup O Organics pecan halves
3 tablespoons O Organics olive oil
1 tablespoon O Organics balsamic vinegar
1/2 log (4 ounces) O Organics goat cheese
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place on cutting board. Cut chicken in half horizontally to form thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Preheat grill pan, outdoor grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
Once pan is hot, coat with oil. Add chicken to pan and grill, turning once, until cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.
Wash and dry spring mix. Place in medium bowl.
Wash and dry blueberries. Add to bowl with mixed greens. Using clean cutting board, roughly chop pecans. Add to bowl.
Transfer cooked chicken to cutting board and cut into thin strips.
In bowl, mix olive oil and balsamic vinegar to create dressing.
Add chicken and dressing to salad bowl; toss to combine.
To serve, divide salad between plates or bowls and crumble goat cheese over top.
Source: Albertsons and Safeway
