Foster Farms Donates additional 420,000 servings of chicken to
California
and
Washington
food banks. In April, the company donated 2.4 million servings of poultry to
West Coast
,
Alabama
and
Louisiana
hunger relief organizations. Food banks receiving the most recent donation include: Second Harvest Food Bank
Manteca, Calif.
Donate Here.
Key Highlight:
* In April, the family-owned company donated 2.4 million servings of poultry to hunger relief organizations.
Original Press Release:
LIVINGSTON
, California, April 3 --
Foster Farms
issued the following news release:
Foster Farms
is delivering an additional 420,000 servings of poultry to
California
and
Washington state
food banks to assist families impacted economically by COVID-19. In April, at the onset of the pandemic, the family-owned company donated 2.4 million servings of poultry to
West Coast
,
Alabama
and
Louisiana
hunger relief organizations, targeting communities where it operates plants.
“COVID-19 has changed the very fabric of our lives and has added to the challenge of ensuring that no one in this country goes hungry. The need for protein among our food bank partners is at a near unprecedented level,” said Foster Farms VP of Communications
Ira Brill
. “As a leader in the poultry industry, we have a responsibility to provide all the assistance we can.”
“So many families are facing economic uncertainty far beyond the financial crisis of 2008, forcing them to turn to us for help for the very first time,” said
Kym Dildine
, Co-CEO of
Central California Food Bank
in
Fresno
serving
Central Valley
communities. “Demand for food has nearly doubled and continues to grow, with no end in sight, while supply of protein is limited. We are so grateful for Foster Farms’ continued support during these critical times.”
Foster Farms
encourages others to join in its efforts by donating to their local food bank or community organization. The food banks receiving the most recent donation include:
Second Harvest Food Bank
Manteca, Calif.
Donate Here
SF-Marin Food Bank
San Francisco
Donate Here
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Sacramento, Calif.
Donate Here
Northwest Harvest
Washington
Donate Here
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
San Diego
Donate Here
Central California Food Bank
Fresno, Calif.
Donate Here
Foster Farms’ donations are a continuation of a decade-long commitment to fighting hunger and responding to community need in time of crisis. The company has facilities in
California
,
Oregon
,
Washington
,
Alabama
and
Louisiana
.
About
Foster Farms
Since 1939,
West Coast
families have depended on
Foster Farms
for premium quality chicken and turkey products. Family-owned and operated, the company continues its legacy of excellence and commitment to quality established by its founders, Max and
Verda Foster
.
Foster Farms
specializes in fresh, all-natural chicken and turkey products free of preservatives, additives or injected sodium enhancers. Based in California’s
Central Valley
, with ranches in the
Pacific Northwest
, the company’s fresh chicken and turkey are produced in or near each region served.
Foster Farms
also produces delicious pre-marinated, ready-to-cook and fully cooked products that meet the quality and convenience needs of today’s home cooks, retailers, warehouse clubs and foodservice customers. The company’s commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service and people is a source of great pride, and, a longtime family tradition.
Food safety is
Foster Farms'
highest priority and the company would like to remind consumers to always follow safe handling, preparation and storage guidelines for the preparation of fresh poultry products. All fresh poultry products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a meat thermometer to ensure safety. Visit www.fosterfarms.com to learn more.
Source:
Foster Farms
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