US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Dirk Locascio, will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1:30 p.m. EDT in Boston. Investors and media can access a live audio webcast via the company’s Investor Relations page. A replay of the session will be available later on the same day.

About US Foods

US Foods operates as a leading foodservice distributor in the United States. The company partners with approximately 250,000 customer locations through more than 70 broadline locations and over 90 cash and carry stores. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., US Foods employs 30,000 associates and provides e-commerce and technology solutions alongside its food offerings.

US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced its largest cohort yet for the US Foods Scholars program, selecting 20 students for the 2026 class. Each recipient will receive a $20,000 scholarship to support their post-secondary education in culinary arts, hospitality, baking, or business management.

The expansion of the scholar class aligns with broader industry hiring projections. According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2026 State of the Industry Report, restaurant operators expect to add approximately 100,000 jobs in 2026, bringing total industry employment to 15.8 million. The scholars program, launched in 2017, has awarded more than $2.8 million in scholarships to more than 140 students since inception.

Program Scope and Selection

The 2026 cohort represents students from 18 schools nationwide. Recipients were selected through a competitive process administered with Scholarship America, evaluating academic achievement, financial need, and career commitment. The program provides not only financial aid but also access to professional development opportunities through US Foods.

Sara Matheu, Vice President of Corporate Communications at US Foods, stated that the program aims to support the culinary talent pipeline across the growing industry. The company partners with approximately 250,000 customer locations and employs more than 30,000 associates.

2026 Scholar Recipients

The selected scholars are pursuing degrees at institutions across the United States:

• Grace Bello, University of Texas in Austin
• Marissa Blair, Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte)
• Emily Vier, Utah Valley University
• Alisha Cameron, Southwestern Oregon Community College
• Katie Kate Dagok, California State University (San Bernardino)
• Harlow Danio, Moorpark College
• Yvonne Finch, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
• James Ford, Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte)
• Genesis Jordan, El Paso Community College
• Jason Mascarenhas, University of Illinois
• Kayla McCloud, Drexel University
• Misha Patel, Cornell University
• Rylee Richmond, Lamar University
• Zoe Rowe, Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte)
• Emily Spadafora, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
• Kendall Stanley, Texas A&M University
• Sasha T., University of North Texas
• Kennedy Thompson, Framingham State University
• Majalynn Thompson, Bethune-Cookman University
• Jake Toben, Mitchell Technical College