WK Kellogg Co announced a $100,000 donation to the Battle Creek Housing Fund, reinforcing the company’s longstanding commitment to its hometown and supporting efforts to address the community’s housing shortage.
The Battle Creek Housing Fund was launched with seed funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and local partners to address an estimated shortage of more than 3,000 housing units in the area. The initiative aims to support the development and rehabilitation of 1,000 affordable and market-rate housing units by 2035.
WK Kellogg Co said its contribution will help accelerate these efforts and support the creation of a stronger and more inclusive housing market in Battle Creek, where the company has maintained roots for more than a century.
The company noted that the investment aligns with the philanthropic legacy established by founder W.K. Kellogg and complements its Feeding Happiness sustainable business strategy, which focuses on building healthier and happier futures for families, children, and communities.
Through the latest contribution, WK Kellogg Co joins a coalition of public, private, and philanthropic organizations supporting the initiative, including the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the City of Battle Creek, Battle Creek Unlimited, and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. The partners are working together to strengthen the local housing ecosystem, support workforce development, and promote long-term economic growth.
Founded in 1894, WK Kellogg Co is headquartered in Battle Creek and markets a portfolio of cereal and food brands across North America. The company said it remains committed to supporting the community it has called home for more than 120 years.
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“Battle Creek is more than our headquarters, it’s our home. This investment reflects our deep commitment to the community that shaped our company and our people and continues today. In supporting the Housing Fund, we’re doing our small part to help create opportunities for Battle Creek families to build stability and pursue brighter futures.”
Stacy Flathau, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, WK Kellogg Co
“The progress we are seeing across Battle Creek is the result of leaders who are willing to invest in the future of this community. We are especially grateful to the WK Kellogg Co for its leadership and commitment to the Battle Creek Housing Fund.”
“Their investment reflects a recognition that housing is not only a community issue, it is an essential workforce and economic development priority. When families have access to safe, affordable housing, they are better positioned to thrive, employers are better positioned to attract and retain the talent they need, and communities are better positioned to achieve long-term, sustainable growth that benefits us all. We hope the WK Kellogg Co’s leadership inspires others across the business community to join this effort.”
La June Montgomery Tabron, President And CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
