There are moments in a company’s life that cause you to pause—not to look back with pride alone, but to look forward with purpose.

As we begin 2026, I’m incredibly proud (and deeply grateful) to share that Elara has surpassed 9 million donated meals through our One Case • One Meal program.

This milestone belongs first and foremost to you—our customers, partners, and supporters. Every case you choose to buy from Elara does more than support your operation. It helps put food on the table for someone who needs it. Case by case. Meal by meal. Together.

Gratitude, First and Always

From the very beginning, our mission has been simple: for every case of product you buy, we donate a meal to help fight hunger in America. That promise only works if we earn your trust every single day—through product quality, service, expertise, and consistency.

The fact that this idea has now translated into 9 million meals is humbling. It’s also energizing. Because it reminds us that business can be a force for good when purpose and performance move in the same direction.

We’re honored to partner with Feeding America, whose nationwide network of food banks and pantries ensures that these meals reach communities across the country. But the real engine behind this impact is the collective action of Elara’s customers who choose to make a difference simply by doing what they already do.

The Reality of Hunger in America—Today

While milestones are worth celebrating, they also arrive against a sobering backdrop.

Food insecurity in the United States remains widespread and, in many communities, is becoming more complex. Millions of Americans—working families, seniors on fixed incomes, children—are facing difficult choices between food, housing, healthcare, and transportation.

What’s often less visible is the hidden hunger: the stress, anxiety, and long-term effects that food insecurity can have on health, learning, and dignity. Hunger isn’t just about empty stomachs—it’s about missed potential, chronic worry, and the emotional toll of not knowing where the next meal will come from.

That reality makes the work more urgent—not discouraging.

One Case • One Meal: Part of the Solution

At Elara, we don’t believe a single company—or a single program—can solve hunger alone. But we do believe that consistent, scalable action matters.

One Case • One Meal is intentionally simple. It doesn’t require special campaigns or seasonal donations. It’s built into everyday decisions and everyday business. That’s what makes it powerful—and sustainable.

Nine million meals represent:

• Relief for families during difficult moments
• Support for local food banks stretched by rising demand
• Proof that small actions, multiplied, create meaningful change

And this is not the finish line.

Looking Ahead with Hope

What inspires me most is not the number itself, but what it represents: a growing community of customers who believe that success and responsibility go hand in hand.

As we move through 2026, our commitment remains the same. We’ll keep showing up. We’ll keep earning your business. And together, we’ll keep being part of a solution that brings nourishment, dignity, and hope to our neighbors.

Thank you for making this possible. Thank you for being part of something bigger than any one of us.

Together, we are making a difference.

With gratitude,
Dan Grinberg
Founder & President, Elara Brands