DHL's Race to End Hunger Surpasses 16 Million Meals Since 2020, Including More Than Two Million in 2026

DHL Express fights hunger across the USA in collaboration with Feeding America®,
Kalitta Air, Kalitta Motorsports and other corporate partners

PLANTATION, Fla., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Express and its employees and corporate partners generated support for more than two million meals in 2026, bringing the cumulative impact of the company's Race to End Hunger program to 16.1 million meals since 2020.

Through its collaboration with Feeding America® and its Partner On Purpose – Race to End Hunger initiative, DHL brings together employee engagement, corporate contributions and partner support to help people facing hunger across the United States.

The need for this support remains significant. According to Feeding America, approximately 48 million people in the U.S. experienced food insecurity in 2024, including more than 14 million children. That means millions of families do not have enough to eat. Food insecurity remains a significant challenge as the high cost of groceries, housing and other essentials continues to put pressure on household budgets nationwide. Families facing hunger are forced to choose between buying food and paying for housing, transportation or medical bills.

A centerpiece of the program is the collaboration between DHL, Kalitta Motorsports, Kalitta Air and eight additional partners, which turns on-track victories into support for people facing hunger. During six NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events, each race-day "win light" illuminated by Kalitta Motorsports drivers Doug Kalitta, J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon triggered a combined contribution from DHL, Kalitta Air, Kalitta Motorsports and participating corporate partners equivalent to 40,000* meals. The partners accelerating this year's effort were Applied Innovation, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Champion, Dayco, Fifth Third Bank, Mac Tools, New Image Building Services and PJH/Superior.

In 2026, the Partner On Purpose – Race to End Hunger campaign, which includes the motorsports effort, generated $115,000 in contributions, equivalent to 1.15 million meals. DHL also engaged employees through direct donations and its company merchandise campaigns, generating an additional $88,105, equivalent to 881,050 meals. Together, these efforts generated enough support for more than 2 million meals, benefiting Feeding America and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

"There are few things more meaningful than coming together to help ensure families don't go hungry," said Nemer Abohasen, VP and General Manager at DHL Express and Head of U.S. Social Responsibility. "We're grateful for the generosity and commitment of our employees and partners, whose contributions make this effort possible. Each meal represents hope, dignity and comfort for someone in need, and it's inspiring to see what we can accomplish when we unite behind a shared purpose. Together, we're making a real difference in the communities we serve, one meal at a time."

"The number of meals the Race to End Hunger provides is incredibly helpful in fighting a monumental problem plaguing our nation, but we know it's a small step in a massive effort," Kalitta Air Chief Operating Officer Heath Nicholl said. "So many families continue to struggle to put food on the table, and it's great that our companies continue to combine our efforts to help people, especially as the holiday season approaches. If we all do our part to help those who need it most, hopefully, one day, food insecurity will be behind us."

"We're real proud to have joined DHL, Kalitta Air and all the partners who joined the effort again this year to fight hunger in our country," Team Kalitta Driver Doug Kalitta said. "Kids can't learn if they go to school on an empty stomach so we're happy to have played a part in this important program over the years. Thanks to DHL for leading this important charge every year, and thanks to all our race team partners that were part of it this year."

"We are grateful to DHL, Kalitta Motorsports, and everyone who supports the Race to End Hunger campaign for helping our neighbors facing food insecurity," said Roger Castle, Chief Development Officer of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. "Their generous donations and the time they give to sort and pack food help bring nutritious meals to families across Los Angeles County."

For more information about Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization, please visit www.feedingamerica.org. For more information about the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, please visit www.lafoodbank.org.

*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks.

Media Contacts:
DHL Express U.S. Communications
Robert Mintz
Phone: +1 (425) 984-4249
E-mail: [email protected]

Rob Goodman, Kalitta Motorsports
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SOURCE DHL