Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods Partner with Feeding America to Give Back to Those in Need in NH
Organizations teamed up to donate 15,000 pounds of food to New Hampshire Food Bank
Manchester, NH (Sept. 16, 2021) – For the fifth year in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods have joined forces to help end hunger across the United States.
The three companies donated 15,000 pounds of food – equating to 12,500 meals – to the New Hampshire Food Bank through a partnership with Feeding America. Food insecurity heightened throughout the pandemic, and Feeding America food banks – like the New Hampshire Food Bank – struggled to keep up with demand.
Representatives from each of the organizations visited the New Hampshire Food Bank today to volunteer, deliver the donation 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 protein that will be given to individuals and families over the coming weeks.
“We are so thankful to our corporate partners for this generous donation,” said Eileen Liponis, Executive Director at the New Hampshire Food Bank. “The pandemic has been extra difficult for families, many of whom never thought they’d be in this situation. Donations like this help us keep up with the increased demand brought on by the pandemic and ensure that no one goes hungry.”
The New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, serves as the only food bank in the state, working to provide nutritious food and resources to the hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire residents who are food insecure. In 2020, the New Hampshire Food Bank distributed more than 17 million pounds of non-perishable food items, fresh produce, and meats to more than 400 non-profit food agencies in all corners of New Hampshire.
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.
Caption: For the fifth year in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods have joined forces to help end hunger across the United States. The three companies donated 15,000 pounds of food – equating to 12,500 meals – to the New Hampshire Food Bank through a partnership with Feeding America. Pictured here, representatives from Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Tyson Foods and the New Hampshire Food Bank gathered to celebrate the donation today, September 16.
Caption: For the fifth year in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods have joined forces to help end hunger across the United States. The three companies donated 15,000 pounds of food – equating to 12,500 meals – to the New Hampshire Food Bank through a partnership with Feeding America. Pictured here, Brian Heasley of Bimbo Bakeries USA addresses the crowd at the New Hampshire Food Bank, today, September 16.
Caption: Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods teamed up to donate 15,000 pounds of food – equating to 12,500 meals – to the New Hampshire Food Bank through a partnership with Feeding America. Pictured here, Eileen Liponis, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Food Bank, addresses the crowd during an event today, September 16, celebrating the donation.
About Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) is a leader in the baking industry, known for its category leading brands, innovative products, freshness and quality. Our team of 20,000 U.S. associates operates more than 50 manufacturing locations in the United States. Over 11,000 distribution routes deliver our leading brands such as Arnold®, Artesano®, Ball Park®, Bimbo®, Boboli®, Brownberry®, Entenmann’s®, Little Bites®, Marinela®, Mrs Bairds®, Oroweat®, Sara Lee®, Stroehmann®, and Thomas’®. BBU is owned by Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B de C.V., the world’s largest baking company with operations in 33 countries.
About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the Unites States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 46 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has 114,000 team members. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.
About the New Hampshire Food Bank
The New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, has been working to relieve hunger in the Granite State since 1984. The New Hampshire Food Bank receives no federal or state funding for food distribution. In 2020, as the state’s only Food Bank, the New Hampshire Food Bank efficiently procured and distributed more than 17.7 million pounds of food to people in need through more than 400 non-profit registered agencies. Agencies include food pantries, neighborhood centers, low-income housing sites, senior nutrition centers, family crisis centers, hospices, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after school programs, and day care centers. For more information about the New Hampshire Food Bank, please visit www.nhfoodbank.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
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