Contact:
Kay Carter, CEO
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
704-375-9639 ext. 16
kcarter@secondharvest.org
Becky Lentz
Communications Manager
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
651-375-5949
Land O'Lakes Donates 40,000 Pounds of Macaroni & Cheese to
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
(Charlotte, NC) December 14, 2016, Land O’Lakes, Inc. donated 40,000 pounds of LAND O LAKES® Macaroni & Cheese to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
The Land O’Lakes First Run Program has made over one hundred donations since it was established in 2010. The program is committed to donating truckloads of fresh product year round, made specifically for food banks to help alleviate hunger nationwide.
“As a national, farmer-owned cooperative, Land O’Lakes is committed to help the growing number of people who struggle to put food on their table,” said Land O’Lakes Foundation Executive Director Lydia Botham. “The First Run program provides a unique opportunity for Land O’Lakes to provide a fresh, nutritious product to families that can enjoy it.”
“We are thankful for this partnership with Land O’ Lakes”, says Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. “We try to provide families in need with nutritious foods to feed their families. Dairy products are a highly requested item and an important part of a healthy diet. This donation will be a great addition for families to add to their upcoming holiday meals. We look forward to working with Land O’ Lakes and their First Run program in the future.”
The First Run program is part of Land O’Lakes’ Feeding Our Communities initiative. For more information on any of these programs, visit the Land O’Lakes Foundation web page at www.landolakesinc.com.
About Land O'Lakes Foundation
The Land O’Lakes Foundation was established in 1996 and is made possible by support from Land O’Lakes, Inc. The Foundation awards community grants to projects that develop and strengthen organizations dedicated to hunger relief, education and the community.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of America's premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2015 annual sales of $13 billion, Land O'Lakes is one of the nation's largest cooperatives, ranking 215 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 95 years of operation, Land O'Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including LAND O LAKES® Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition and WinField® United. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O'Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, Minn.
About Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
As part of Feeding America, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - serves 19 counties in North and South Carolina. In FY 2015-2016, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina distributed over 50 million pounds of food and household items to over 700 hunger feeding agencies including emergency pantries, soup kitchens, senior programs, shelters and low-income daycares.
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D Roseborough at (704) 375-9639, EXT. 11 or droseborough@secondharvest.org
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