Tom Colicchio, Danny Meyer, And Other Guests Celebrate Citi's New Sponsorship Of Share Our Strength's 'No Kid Hungry' Campaign

Citi will begin a multiyear sponsorship of the No Kid Hungry campaign from the non-profit organization Share Our Strength, the companies announced in a joint press release.

On Thursday, December 11, prominent New York City restaurateurs and guests joined Citi and Share Our Strength at Craft restaurant to celebrate the launch of the partnership.

Special remarks were also provided by Citi Cards CEO Jud Linville and Share Our Strength founder and CEO, Billy Shore.

Through this partnership, Citi will become the program's exclusive credit card partner, and serve as the presenting sponsor for Share Our Strength's flagship fundraising events, the Taste of the Nation series, which engages more than 3,000 chefs, mixologists and restaurateurs in nearly 40 cities to raise funds to support work to end childhood hunger in America; and the No Kid Hungry Dinners series, featuring renowned chefs and restaurants from across the country and one-of-a-kind auctions.

Citi cardmembers will be able to enjoy event benefits including early access to tickets and VIP entry lines.