Group 1001 Partnering with Joey Chestnut to Address Hunger with Feeding America®

ZIONSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Group 1001, an integrated, technology-driven financial services and insurance group, today announced a partnership with competitive eater and world record holder Joey Chestnut to advance community-focused initiatives to address hunger and create meaningful impact nationwide with Feeding America.

"Highlighting hunger-relief causes in the communities where we work and live has been an important philanthropic effort for Group 1001," said Mike Nichols, Group 1001 Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activation.

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This partnership expands Group 1001’s commitment to making an impact in communities across the country. Through 1001 Hours of Impact, the company’s corporate volunteer program, employees have stocked food pantries, packed meal boxes, and volunteered for other causes in the communities where they work and live. Since 2021, employees have packed more than 170,000 meals* for neighbors facing hunger in Indiana.

"Highlighting hunger-relief causes in the communities where we work and live has been an important philanthropic effort for Group 1001," said Mike Nichols, Group 1001 Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activation. "By working with Feeding America and Indy resident Joey Chestnut, alongside Gainbridge Super League teams, we are amplifying the critical work of food banks in their local markets."

As part of this effort, Chestnut will visit select Gainbridge Super League markets to help raise awareness about food insecurity and highlight the work of local food banks. The Gainbridge Super League, a Division One professional women's soccer league, is supported by title sponsor Gainbridge℠, a Group 1001 company, which launched the Gainbridge Savings Tracker. The initiative donates $99 for every save made during league matches, with a portion of those funds supporting efforts to help end hunger in markets across the league. To date, the Savings Tracker has raised more than $50,000.

Chestnut will travel to team markets across the league to connect with local food banks, lead gameday activations to collect nutritious, non-perishable food items, and participate in community engagement events designed to drive awareness and action. His first appearance will be in Jacksonville, where he will attend Sporting JAX's home match.

"Everyone deserves access to nutritious meals," Chestnut said. "I'm eager to use my platform to support Group 1001's efforts to transform communities, and I'm excited to visit Gainbridge Super League markets in bringing awareness to the movement to end hunger.”

*According to the USDA, 1.2 pounds of food is the equivalent to one meal.

About Group 1001

Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Group 1001 Insurance” or “Group 1001”) is a collective that empowers companies to create positive growth. Our insurance and annuities are easy to understand and accessible to all. Our online investing platform gives individuals control over their savings. Our technology and innovation help companies succeed. And our strategic partnerships bring people together through education and sports.

As of December 31, 2025, Group 1001 Insurance had more than 1,500 employees and combined assets under management of $81.6 billion and provides over 496,000 active annuity contracts and life insurance policies. It comprises the following brands: Delaware Life, Gainbridge^SM, Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company, Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group, Clear Spring Health, and the RVI Group, among others.

About Gainbridge Super League

The Gainbridge Super League is a Division I professional women’s soccer league committed to expanding access to the highest level of the sport in the United States. Launched in 2024 and sanctioned by U.S. Soccer, the league is operated by the United Soccer League (USL). The 2025/26 season will feature clubs: Brooklyn FC, Carolina Ascent FC, Dallas Trinity FC, DC Power FC, Fort Lauderdale United FC, Lexington SC, Spokane Zephyr FC, Sporting JAX and Tampa Bay Sun FC.

Through a landmark entitlement partnership with Gainbridge, a Group 1001 company, the league is building a sustainable, community-rooted model to grow women’s professional soccer nationwide.

About Feeding America^®

Rooted in the voices of neighbors facing hunger, Feeding America unites the country ensuring everyone has access to food and a thriving future. We support tens of millions of people as part of a nationwide network of 250+ food banks, 20+ statewide food bank associations, 10+ regional co-ops and 60,000+ agency partners, food pantries and meal programs. Powered by leaders and volunteers embedded in local communities, we are one of the nation’s most effective food distribution systems driving immediate impact today—and a catalyst for long-term change through advocating for legislation that improves food security and work to address its factors. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters united with the unwavering commitment to provide nourishing food and work to end hunger at its roots so everyone can live fuller, healthier lives. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.