Mt. Olive Pickle Company Surpasses $1 Million in Donations to Make-A-Wish®
For immediate release: August 3, 2026
CHARLOTTE, NC – Mt. Olive Pickle Company is proud to announce a major milestone in its partnership with Make-A-Wish®, surpassing $1 million in total contributions since the partnership began in 2020. With the company’s latest donation, Mt. Olive has now contributed more than $1,050,000 to help grant life-changing wishes for children fighting critical illnesses across the United States.
This milestone reflects Mt. Olive’s long-standing commitment to strengthening communities and creating meaningful impact beyond the pickle aisle. Since launching the partnership, the company and its loyal consumers have helped bring hope, joy, and unforgettable experiences to wish children and their families.
“Reaching the $1 million milestone with Make-A-Wish® is something we are incredibly proud of,” said Greg Smith, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Mt. Olive Pickle Company. “Our founders believed that a successful company should strengthen the communities it serves. Supporting Make-A-Wish® allows us to create moments of hope and joy for children and families during some of the most challenging times in their lives.”
Research has shown that a wish can be an important part of a child’s treatment journey by providing hope, strength, and joy during a difficult time. Through its partnership with Make-A-Wish, Mt. Olive has helped bring those life-changing experiences to children across the country.
"For children with critical illnesses, a wish can be a turning point, bringing joy, hope and renewed possibility when they need it most,” said Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. “Mt. Olive's commitment over the past six years has helped make these life-changing wishes possible for countless families. Reaching this milestone is a powerful reflection of what can happen when a company and its community come together to make a meaningful difference.”
As Mt. Olive celebrates its 100th anniversary, the company remains committed to honoring the vision of its founders by investing in the communities it serves. In fiscal year 2025 alone, Mt. Olive contributed more than $1.6 million in charitable cash and product donations to nonprofit organizations across the country.
“Giving back has always been part of who we are,” Smith said. “We’re grateful to our employees, customers, and retail partners who have supported this partnership over the years. Together, we have reached an incredible milestone, and we are excited to continue helping Make-A-Wish bring hope to even more children and families.”
About Mt. Olive Pickle Company
Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. is located at the Corner of Cucumber & Vine in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Local business leaders formally organized it in 1926 as a way to create a new market for area farmers. Today, Mt. Olive Pickle packs and sells well over 230 million jars of pickles, peppers and relishes annually, dominating the US retail pickle market. The company employs over 1,300 Pickle People in its North Carolina operations. Mt. Olive Pickle Company is the largest privately-held pickle company in the nation, with operations encompassing 1.6 million square feet of production and warehouse space spread over 250 acres.
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