Third annual initiative exceeds collection goal, with nearly 40,000 food items donated since 2024
CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Beltone, a global leader in hearing technology, is celebrating a record-breaking year for its third annual Hear2End Hunger Food Drive, collecting 20,640 non-perishable food items to support local food banks and hunger-relief organizations across the country. The month-long initiative, held throughout September in recognition of Hunger Action Month, exceeded its goal of 20,000 items and increased collections by more than 41% over 2025.
Since its launch in 2024, Hear2End Hunger has continued to grow, with food collections increasing each year as Beltone Hearing Centers and their communities come together to support local hunger-relief efforts. That growth reflects the generosity and commitment of the hearing care professionals, patients and neighbors who make it possible.
“What started three years ago as an opportunity for our Hearing Centers to give back has grown into something truly special,” said David Molella, President of Beltone Hearing. “To see our communities come together to collect more than 20,000 food items this year alone is incredible. We’re grateful to the hearing care professionals, patients and neighbors who continue to embrace Hear2End Hunger and help make a difference in the communities we call home.”
Recognizing Outstanding Community Contributions
As part of this year’s food drive, the Beltone Foundation is recognizing the three hearing centers that collected the most food items by providing an additional $4,500 in donations to organizations serving their local communities.
- Uniontown, Pennsylvania: Led the nationwide effort with 6,927 food items collected and will present a $3,000 Beltone Foundation donation to Fayette County Community Action Food Bank.
- Visalia, California: Collected 1,353 food items and will present a $1,000 Beltone Foundation donation to Bethlehem Center.
- Warsaw, Indiana: Collected 865 food items and will present a $500 Beltone Foundation donation to Combined Community Services.
Representatives from each recognized Beltone Hearing Center will present the Foundation’s donation to their respective community organizations, extending the impact of the food drive beyond the food collected throughout September.
Behind every donation is a person, family, or business choosing to make a difference in their community. That generosity has helped Hear2End Hunger grow into a nationwide tradition built on local connections and neighbors helping neighbors. Beltone looks forward to continuing that tradition in 2027, bringing hearing centers and communities together for a fourth year of giving back.
To learn more about the Beltone Hearing Care Foundation and its commitment to helping people and communities, visit https://www.beltone.com/en-us/why-beltone/beltone-foundation.
About Beltone
Beltone has been helping people hear better and live fuller lives for more than 85 years. As a trusted provider of personalized hearing care, Beltone combines innovative hearing technology with professional support and individualized solutions to help people stay connected to the people and experiences that matter most. With hearing centers across the country, Beltone is committed to making quality hearing care accessible to communities nationwide.
Recognized by Newsweek and USA TODAY as one of America’s best hearing retailers and named as one of Forbes best employers, Beltone has been a trusted leader in the hearing care industry for over 85 years, providing reliable, affordable, and advanced hearing aids. With approximately 1,200 locations nationwide, its local offices offer personized service, and its hearing care professionals receive extensive training to provide the best care. As part of the GN Group, Beltone focuses on the needs of its patients through innovative hearing technologies and its “Independent Together” promise to its network. Visit Beltone.com and connect on LinkedIn.
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