Smithfield Foods’ Helping Hungry Homes® initiative, a program focused on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure, has joined forces with Fred Meyer to donate nearly 25,000 pounds of protein to Oregon Food Bank. The donation, equivalent to more than 100,000 servings, will help families fight hunger across Oregon, Clark County and Washington where one in five individuals are food insecure.
“Each year, we provide millions of meals to the many people in need throughout our community,” said Katie Pearmine, Strategic Sourcing Manager for Oregon Food Bank. “We are grateful to Smithfield and Fred Meyer for this large protein donation, which allows us to provide high-quality protein to agencies and people throughout our service area.”
Smithfield and Fred Meyer representatives presented the donation to Oregon Food Bank at the event yesterday morning. Members from all three organizations discussed food insecurity in the local community and the significance of this donation in helping the more than 270,000 individuals who seek support from Oregon Food Bank each month.
“At Fred Meyer, we are passionate about serving those in need and helping end hunger,” said Zach Stratton, Community Affairs Manager for Fred Meyer. “We share a long-standing relationship with Feeding America, much like Smithfield, and are honored to be taking an active role in alleviating hunger and food insecurity in the communities we call home.”
Smithfield’s donation to Oregon Food Bank was a part of the Helping Hungry Homes 2017 nationwide donation tour. Throughout the annual tour, Smithfield will provide large-scale protein donations to more than 50 food banks across the country. This donation adds to the more than 65 million servings of protein donated since 2011.
“Smithfield is proud to support and provide high-quality protein to the Oregon Food Bank,” said Dennis Pittman, Senior Director of Hunger Relief for Smithfield Foods. “As a global food company, we understand the importance of proper nutrition and value our responsibility to raise awareness of and address hunger throughout the country.”
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