Taste of the Nation Partners

National Sponsors

Share Our Strength is pleased to have American Express as a Taste of the Nation sponsor for 18 years. With their continued support, Taste of the Nation has raised over $70 million since 1988. As the official card of Taste of the Nation, silent auctions are presented by American Express, raising additional money for the fight to end childhood hunger in America. Learn more about American Express

Sysco returns for its sixth year as a national sponsor and the Official Foodservice Marketer and Distributor of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation^®. Throughout the years, Sysco has offered additional support beyond its corporate commitment by encouraging its local operating companies to get involved as volunteers, and to make in-kind contributions to events in their communities. Sysco has a long history of contributing to the food needs of the areas it serves. SYSCO is North America's largest foodservice marketer and distributor. Learn more about Sysco

Food Network is a unique lifestyle network and Web site that strives to be way more than cooking. The network is committed to exploring new and different ways to approach food — through pop culture, competition, adventure and travel — while also expanding its repertoire of technique-based information. It is distributed to more than 90 million U.S. households and averages more than seven million Web site users monthly. Food Network is pleased to partner with Share Our Strength, the network’s exclusive charity of choice. The network’s goal is to be the national voice for Share Our Strength, bringing their message of "No Kid Hungry" home to its millions of viewers. Food Network supports all major Share Our Strength platforms through awareness-raising events, public service announcements with its popular chefs, on-the-ground employee volunteers and more. Learn more about Food Network

Sponsors in Select Markets

Brown-Forman returns for its seventh year as a sponsor of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation^®. As a spirits sponsor in select markets, Brown-Forman demonstrates its desire to give back to the communities where its employees live and work. Brown-Forman is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality consumer products. As Brown-Forman's sponsorship enters its seventh year, the company remains committed to Share Our Strength's fight to end childhood hunger in the United States. Learn more about Brown-Forman

S.Pellegrino^® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water returns for its third year as the official bottled water of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation^® in 15 markets. These markets feature the S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water and Acqua Panna^® Natural Spring Water brands, and visibly demonstrate their commitment to give back to local communities and the fight to end childhood hunger in America. Learn more about S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water and Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water

Share Our Strength is pleased to welcome Stella Artois as the official beer of the 2009 Taste of the Nation event season. Attendees will be able to visit the Belgian Beer Café at select events to learn firsthand about Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe. Guests also will be educated on pairing Belgian beers and food, selecting proper glassware and how to pour the perfect beer. Learn more about Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe. Throughout the various dinners and receptions during Taste of the Nation and A Tasteful Pursuit, guests can visit the Belgian Beer Café to learn firsthand about Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe and why these beers are a natural fit for elevating the dining experience.