Keystone Cooperative announced its donation of 1,500 pounds of frozen pork to three food banks serving the northwest, northeast and central regions of Indiana as a means of strengthening food security throughout the state.
As Indiana’s largest swine management company, owning and managing approximately two million pigs across its locations, Keystone’s Swing and Animal Nutrition division intends to continue its support of Indiana agriculture by helping family farms diversify with sustainable swine operations while Keystone’s feed mills aspire to provide high-quality nutrition required to support the operations.
Keystone highlighted its connection with pork production and its dedication to give back to the regions it serves as driving factors in its decision to donate frozen pork products to food banks across the state.
For the region serving Clinton, Carroll and Boone County, the cooperative donated products to Food Finders in Lafayette, and it also donated products to Community Harvest in Fort Wayne and Second Harvest in Muncie. All three food banks received 500 pounds of frozen pork to serve individuals and families in 33 counties across the state.
President and CEO of Community Harvest Food Bank Carmen Cumberland commented about the impact of the donation as the holiday and winter season quickly approach.
“Protein-rich food is always in high demand at the food bank, and it is key to keeping families strong and healthy,” Cumberland said. “This generous donation of pork will benefit so many of our Hoosier friends and neighbors in need of nutritious meals, and will help provide a merry and bright holiday season. We are so thankful for Keystone Cooperative and all of the farmers and providers who are serving our communities with meals and hope.”
Indiana Pork Producers Association assisted the cooperative with sourcing the pork and determining the food banks that would best distribute the food to local communities. The pork was sourced from Dugdale Meats in Indianapolis. Keystone Cooperative President and CEO Kevin Still commented about the significance behind the donations.
“As an agricultural cooperative rooted in our communities, food security is at the heart of our mission,” Still said. “By providing local, high-quality pork to these food banks, we hope to make a positive impact on families in our communities during the holiday season.”
Keystone Cooperative encouraged community members to join in supporting local food banks through donation or volunteering.
– Photo courtesy of Keystone Cooperative