In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Hormel Foods Corp. partnered with organizations across the US to create a more food-secure world. Donations totaling more than $450,000 were made throughout the month of September through various programs and events.
"As a global branded food company, we are dedicated to addressing food insecurity, and delivering on that promise is never more important than during Hunger Action Month in September," said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foods. "This Hunger Action Month, we did just that through financial support, product donations, and by rolling up our sleeves and giving back to the communities where we live and work."
Nourishing champions
Hormel Foods, United Way of Mower County and the Hometown Food Security Project partnered with the Austin High School student body to improve food security for local youth. The entire student body assembled 24,000 snack packs, totaling 9,000 pounds of food, to fuel their peers participating in after-school activities — and to fill the school's pantry — ensuring that every student has access to a nutritious snack. Additional snack packs were distributed to local food shelves and other organizations in the community.
Community plant donations
For the 14th consecutive Hunger Action Month, Hormel Foods granted each of its production facilities $10,000 to donate to a hunger-relief organization in their community. This year's efforts reached communities and families across the United States and benefitted 45 organizations.
Hometown celebration concert
Hormel Foods honored its hometown with a musical celebration that was paired with a charitable initiative. Concert goers and community members were encouraged to support food security initiatives through optional donations. Hormel Foods matched the dollars raised and 100% of the funds were divided among local food banks in Mower County, helping ensure families have access to the food they need.
"As we work to combat food insecurity, both across the globe and in our own local communities, we are steadfast in our commitment to make the world a better place," said Katie Clark, senior vice president and chief communications officer at Hormel Foods. "This has been an incredible month, and none of it would have been possible without the work of our valued team members and volunteers."
Additionally, Hormel Foods contributed monetary donations to long-standing partners that fight food insecurity through disaster relief, equitable access and sustainable systems.
As part of its Global Impact programming and continuous commitment to giving back, Hormel Foods contributed $12.5 million in monetary and product donations in 2023 to uplift communities, including $10 million dedicated to hunger-relief efforts, equivalent to 9.2 million individual meals*. Food security engagements throughout Hunger Action Month contribute to the company's 20 By 30 Challenge goals of delivering 70 million meals and creating a food-secure community program by 2030.
To read more about the company's commitment to food security efforts, visit our 2023 Global Impact Report https://www.hormelfoods.com/global-impact/.
To learn more about the Hometown Food Security Project, visit https://hometownfoodsecurity.org.
*Using the Feeding America estimation of $1 donated = 10 meals and 1.2 pounds donated = one meal.
Source: Hormel
