Fareway and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation have donated a truckload of protein to Iowa’s six Feeding America food banks as part of their annual Meat the Need partnership.
The donation, delivered to the Food Bank of Iowa, includes 23 pallets totaling 25,000 pounds of protein – the equivalent of 100,000 servings.
Dos Rios taco meat (12,000 pounds) was secured through a partnership with Two Rivers, while the ground pork portion (13,000 pounds) was purchased from Webster City Custom Meats.
“Fareway is honored to join forces with the Iowa Farm Bureau for the fourth year of Meat the Need,” said Jeff Cook, VP of retail market operations for Fareway.
“Together, we’re making a meaningful impact by providing protein to families who need it most. This donation reflects our ongoing commitment to serving the communities where our employees and customers live.”
Brent Johnson, president of the farm bureau federation, added that Iowa farmers take pride in growing and raising the food that supports the state’s communities.
“Food insecurity is a challenge that many families are currently facing, and Iowa Farm bureau is proud to partner with Fareway again to ‘Meat the Need’ and provide fresh, high-quality protein to those who need support,” he said.
The donation arrives at a pivotal moment, as food banks across Iowa are serving a record number of people, many of whom are seeking assistance for the first time.
“Protein is critical for a balanced diet, yet it’s often the hardest item for food banks to source,” said Tami Nielsen, president and CEO of the food bank. “Thanks to Fareway and the Iowa Farm Bureau, thousands of Iowans will have access to high-quality protein this season.
“We are deeply grateful for their continued generosity and partnership.”
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