Kunes Auto & RV Group to Pack 250,000 Meals in Annual Hunger Relief Campaign

Event summary

  • Kunes Auto & RV Group mobilizes 54 dealerships across four Midwest states to pack 250,000 meals for food-insecure families.
  • Campaign runs June 8-17, 2026, with each dealership targeting 5,500 meals.
  • Partnership with PackHope (Umoja division) ensures logistics and delivery to local food banks.
  • Company has donated 10% of annual profits to community organizations since 1996.

The big picture

Kunes Auto & RV Group's Trade in Hunger campaign underscores the growing role of corporate social responsibility in the automotive retail sector. As economic pressures intensify food insecurity in the Midwest, the initiative highlights how dealership networks can leverage their operational scale to address community needs. The company's long-standing commitment to donating 10% of annual profits further positions it as a leader in philanthropic engagement within the industry.

What we're watching

Community Impact
How the 250,000 meals will address summer food insecurity in Midwest communities.
Operational Efficiency
Whether the assembly-line format can sustain the pace of meal packing across all dealerships.
Brand Loyalty
The extent to which this initiative strengthens Kunes' reputation and customer loyalty in the region.