Local Dairy Farmers Support Summer Meals with Dairy at Kickoff Events

American Dairy Association North East and local dairy farmers are partnering with anti-hunger advocate groups across the region through the USDA Summer Meals program. The program ensures students have access to healthy meals with dairy when school is out for the summer.

Feeding America’s Food Rescue Challenge Aims for 1 Billion More Pounds of Donated Food

June 27, 2024 Feeding America

The funds will be used to support several keys areas of the organization’s work, including: increasing the availability of the most-requested foods like fresh produce, protein and dairy; expanding MealConnect, the organization’s national food-sourcing and sharing platform; helping the network of food banks and food pantries develop plans for sourcing sustainable local products; subsidizing freight for donated food; and expanding the ability to rescue food donations from local grocery stores.

Southeastern Grocers Donates $70,000 and Breakfast Essentials to Combat Summer Hunger

June 21, 2024 Southeastern Grocers

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) in partnership with the SEG Gives Foundation, is proud to announce a combined donation of $70,000, along with 7,000 gallons of milk, 7,000 boxes of cereal and 7,000 bunches of bananas, to seven food banks across the Southeast. This initiative aims to combat food insecurity among families during the summer months.

Partnership for a Healthier America and The Foundation for Fresh Produce Join Forces to Host First-Ever Produce for All Leadership Summit

Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foundation for Fresh Produceco-hosted the first-ever Produce for All Leadership Summit at the Grand Hyatt in Washington DC. This invite-only event gathered 130 leaders from across the business, public, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors to share knowledge and create an actionable plan to double produce consumption in communities around the United States.

Lactalis USA Announces Partnership with Feeding America, Pledges to Help Provide 1.5 Million Meals

June 11, 2024 Lactalis USA

In celebration of National Dairy Month, Lactalis is committing to help provide the equivalent of 1.5 million meals to people facing hunger, along with additional product donation and initiatives for employee volunteerism and giving. Lactalis USA –part of Lactalis, a family company and the world leader in dairy – offers an unrivaled range of beloved international and local brands.