For the third year, Raley’s Food For Families program is partnering with the California Milk Advisory Board to deliver milk and dairy products to programs helping California families facing food insecurity.
Throughout National Dairy Month in June, California dairies (through the CMAB) will match customer in-store and online Food For Families donations (up to $35,000). Prompts with the “Do Good with Dairy” message will be shared through in-store signage and digital communications to alert consumers.
The effort is part of the Real California Milk CADAIRY4GOOD program and Raley’s Food For Families charitable organization.
“The California Department of Food and Agriculture is proud to be part of this effort,” said California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “We applaud the Milk Advisory Board and Raley’s for their commitment in bringing nutrition to families in need.”
Milk donations will be distributed to 12 Food For Family partner food banks – Alameda County Community Food Bank, Central California Food Bank, Feeding the Foothills, Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano, Food Bank for Monterey County, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Redwood Empire Food Bank, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Second Harvest of the Greater Valley, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and Yolo Food Bank.
“We could not be more grateful that the California Milk Advisory Board has again partnered with Raley’s Food for Families. It’s always a massive help when we can provide dairy products like milk to the community,” said Jessica Vaughan, CEO, Second Harvest of the Greater Valley.
With help from customers, vendors and Raley’s team members, Raley’s Food For Families has provided millions of meals to local families. Raley’s absorbs all administrative costs, maximizing the impact of every donation.
“Year-around we accept donations to Food For Families to help alleviate hunger in our community,” said Zoe Edwards, Raley’s Food For Families operations specialist. “Dairy is a highly requested, nutritious food group and additional source of protein that our food banks are eager to provide to their community.”
About Raley’s Food For Families
Raley’s Food For Families is a registered 501(c)3 organization providing food to Feeding America food banks and their network of partner agencies. The year-round program serves the communities of Northern California and Western Nevada through Raley’s, Bel Air Market, Nob Hill Foods and Raley’s ONE Market locations.
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