Source: Land O’Lakes news release
Arden Hills, MN — Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of the nation’s largest farmer- and member-owned cooperatives, today announced a $1 million hunger relief investment aimed at supporting rural communities ahead of the holiday season. Grants will go to 15 Feeding America partner food banks across Land O’Lakes’ member-owner and employee footprint, as well as to Feeding America. This commitment effectively doubles the cooperative’s 2025 hunger relief impact, building on nearly 4 million meals already provided this year.
Food banks nationwide report increased demand from their local communities and need can rise even further during the holiday season. Rural food banks and food shelves, in particular, face higher rates of food insecurity and have to meet the need across a larger geographic area.
“As a farmer-owned cooperative, hunger relief is central to our philanthropic mission,” said Land O’Lakes CEO and President Beth Ford. “While we support these efforts throughout the year, we’re proud to double down on our hunger contributions during the holiday season to do our part to serve families when the need is so incredibly high.”
“Everyone in our communities deserves to feel the peace of mind of gathering around a full table, especially during the holidays,” said Linda Nageotte, Feeding America President and Chief Operating Officer. “With tens of millions of people in the U.S. facing hunger, we are grateful for partners like Land O’Lakes who understand this urgent need. Through their generosity, neighbors facing hunger can bring meals home this holiday season and beyond.”
