LENEXA,
Kan., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hostess
Brands (NYSE: TWNK) today announced a new partnership with the
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), focusing its efforts on
becoming a StigmaFree workplace and supporting NAMI's
grassroots efforts to improve mental health resources in local
communities where Hostess Brands operates.
According to NAMI, 80 percent of U.S. workers with a mental
health condition say shame and stigma have prevented them from
seeking treatment. Hostess Brands is committed to changing this
dynamic as it focuses on mental health support and resources for
its own employees and corporate social responsibility sponsorship
and volunteer support at the grassroots community level.
"At Hostess, our mission is to inspire moments of joy by putting
our hearts into everything we do," said Andy Callahan, CEO of Hostess Brands. "As the
company that is all about sparking joy, we recognize that mental
and emotional well-being is essential to happiness. It is critical
to us that we demonstrate the importance of employee mental health
and prioritize a StigmaFree workplace. We are excited about
our national partnership with NAMI and the opportunity we have to
do our part to make joy possible in the communities we serve by
creating awareness, reducing stigma and increasing belonging."
"NAMI is thrilled to welcome Hostess as our national partner in
creating a StigmaFree workplace and as a premier sponsor of
our NAMIWalks events in Chicago,
Indianapolis and Kansas City this fall," said Jessica Edwards, chief development officer at
NAMI. "Hostess employees across the country are embracing NAMI's
StigmaFree workplace approach and they are now supporting
NAMIWalks as volunteers and fundraisers."
As part of the StigmaFree workplace program, NAMI
partnered with Hostess Brands to review and augment its employee
mental health resources and look for ways to encourage employees to
take advantage of these vital programs. Hostess Brands and
NAMI also joined forces to roll out the StigmaFree workplace
to all Hostess employees, emphasizing the importance of mental
health, sharing tips on language for talking about mental health in
the workplace and providing guidance on what employees can do to
help struggling coworkers without shame or stigma.
Throughout the fall, Hostess Brands will sponsor
three NAMIWalks in markets where it operates. All times are
CDT.
- Chicago, Sept. 17 from 12-4
p.m. in Jackson Park
- Greater Indianapolis,
Oct. 8 at 9
a.m. in OptiPark Indy
- Greater Kansas City,
Oct. 15 from 8-11 a.m. in Macken Park
Hostess employees are encouraged to help raise money for their
location's NAMIWalks teams and participate through volunteerism by
"walking the walk" with colleagues, family members, friends and
neighbors in their local communities. Virtual participation and
support options are available to ensure that everyone can
participate regardless of geographic location. All funds raised
support NAMI's free, top-rated mental health programs in these
communities.
To support Hostess Brands in its NAMIWalks involvement, visit
NAMIWalks.org/HostessBrands.
About Hostess Brands, Inc.
Hostess Brands, Inc.
(NASDAQ: TWNK) is a snacking powerhouse with a portfolio of iconic
brands and a mission to inspire moments of joy by putting our heart
into everything we do. Hostess Brands is proud to make America's
No. 1 cupcake, mini donut and sugar-free cookie brands. With
sales exceeding $1.1 billion and
employing approximately 2,600 dedicated team members, Hostess
Brands produces new and classic snacks, including Hostess®
Donettes®, Twinkies®, CupCakes, Ding Dongs® and Zingers®, as well
as a variety of Voortman® cookies and wafers. For more
information about Hostess Brands, please visit
hostessbrands.com.
About National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The
National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation's largest
grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the
lives of individuals and families affected by mental
illness.
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