Goya Foods marked its 90th anniversary March 31 by hosting the annual Goya Gives Day, a coordinated effort that distributed 1 million pounds of food to families across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Spain.
Alongside Goya facilities and employees, more than 100 community partners participated in food distribution and volunteer efforts.
The date was chosen because it was the 90th day of the calendar year, mirroring the company’s nine decades in operation.
Milestone framed around need
The donation comes as federal data shows about 47 million Americans face food insecurity, with about 13.5 percent of U.S. households experiencing it at some point during the year.
“For 90 years, Goya has been more than a food company – we are a family committed to serving other families,” said President Peter Unanue. “Goya Gives Day represents our gratitude to the communities that have embraced us for nearly a century.
“Donating one million pounds of food on the 90th day of our 90th year is not only symbolic – it is a reflection of our ongoing promise to stand with those in need and to continue making a meaningful difference
Nine decades of community service
Founded in 1936 as a small storefront operation, Goya Foods has grown into the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the U.S., manufacturing, packaging and distributing more than 2,500 food products rooted in Latin American culinary traditions.
The Goya Gives initiative has supported disaster-relief efforts, food banks, schools and nonprofits nationwide over the years, providing millions of pounds of food to families in need.
The broader Goya Gives program works with more than 300 partner organizations – including food banks, churches, shelters, schools and cultural institutions – across its global footprint.
More information is available at goyagives.com.
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Neighbor helping neighbor. Please keep serving the community in incredible ways. God Bless.