For four years in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods joined forces to help end hunger across the United States.
As Feeding America food banks are struggling to keep up with demand during the pandemic, the three companies extended their donation to include additional food banks that have been hit especially hard this past year.
The three companies donated 15,000 pounds of food – equating to 12,500 meals – to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida through a partnership with Feeding America.
Representatives from each of the organizations visited Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida today to deliver the food and tour the facility. As part of this partnership, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods donated 5,000 pounds of bread and 10,000 pounds of chicken that will be given to individuals and families over the coming weeks.
“This past year has been especially challenging, trying to keep up with increased demand from the community,” said Kirsten Langan, Director of Food Strategy & Sourcing at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. “We’re seeing more families – those who never thought they’d be in this situation – coming in for help. We cannot thank our corporate partners enough for this generous donation during these trying times.”
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida collects, stores and distributes donated food to more than 550 feeding partners in six Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia. Last year, the food bank distributed enough food for 73 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, daycare centers and Kids Cafes.
Through its partnerships and individual donations, Feeding America – the largest domestic hunger relief organization in the United States – provides food to millions of Americans through a network of 200 member food banks and 60,000 partner agencies.
