Hormel's Hunger Action Month Initiatives: Nourishing Communities and Empowering Change

In a concerted effort to address food insecurity, Hormel Foods Corporation has expanded its philanthropic initiatives during Hunger Action Month. Through a multifaceted approach, the company has channeled over 0,000 in monetary and product donations to nonprofit partners across the United States, making a tangible impact on communities in need.

Empowering Local Changemakers to Fight Hunger

Nourishing Champions: Fueling Student Success

Hormel Foods has forged a strategic partnership with the United Way of Mower County and the Hometown Food Security Project to empower the student body of Austin High School in their fight against food insecurity. Together, they mobilized the entire student population to assemble an impressive 24,000 snack packs, totaling 9,000 pounds of food. These snack packs not only fueled students participating in after-school activities but also replenished the school's pantry, ensuring that every student has access to nutritious sustenance. Beyond the school walls, additional snack packs were distributed to local food shelves and other community organizations, amplifying the impact of this collaborative effort.

Community Plant Donations: Grassroots Hunger Relief

For the 14th consecutive Hunger Action Month, Hormel Foods has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to local communities by granting each of its production facilities ,000 to donate to a hunger-relief organization in their respective areas. This year's efforts have reached communities and families across the United States, benefiting a total of 45 organizations. By empowering its employees to identify and support the unique needs of their local communities, Hormel Foods has fostered a grassroots approach to addressing food insecurity.

Hometown Celebration Concert: Uniting for a Cause

Hormel Foods has honored its hometown with a musical celebration that was paired with a charitable initiative. Concert-goers and community members were encouraged to support food security initiatives through optional donations, and Hormel Foods matched the funds raised. The entirety of the proceeds was then divided among local food banks in Mower County, ensuring that families in the region have access to the sustenance they require.

Expanding Partnerships and Driving Systemic Change

In addition to its localized efforts, Hormel Foods has contributed monetary donations to long-standing partners that fight food insecurity through disaster relief, equitable access, and sustainable systems. These strategic partnerships have enabled the company to address food insecurity on a broader scale, tackling the issue from multiple angles.

Commitment to a Food-Secure Future

As part of its Global Impact programming and continuous commitment to giving back, Hormel Foods contributed .5 million in monetary and product donations in 2023 to uplift communities, including million dedicated to hunger-relief efforts, equivalent to 9.2 million individual meals. These initiatives during Hunger Action Month contribute to the company's 20 By 30 Challenge goals of delivering 70 million meals and creating a food-secure community program by 2030, underscoring its unwavering dedication to creating a more food-secure world.