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Hormel Foods Donation Helps Fight Hunger in Barron

Barron, Wis.
The plant also donated funds to this organization in 2012, 2013 and 2014
The Barron Cupboard and Closet Food Pantry is a local charitable organization distributing food to fight hunger in the Barron area community.
“It is our privilege to team up with the Barron Cupboard and Closet Food Pantry to help support the fight against hunger in our community,” said Chad Nisbit, plant manager, Jennie-O Turkey Store Barron Plant. “Our employees are eager to support neighbors and friends to help end hunger in our backyard.”
For the fifth consecutive year, Hormel Foods is giving funds to U.S. manufacturing facilities to share with nonprofits in their respective communities to fight hunger. In 2014, Hormel Foods donated $390,000 to local hunger relief organizations in 39 U.S. communities where it has manufacturing facilities, bringing the program’s total contribution to local hunger relief efforts to nearly $1 million thus far. In 2015, the company will provide 39 plant locations with funds to continue the program.
“We’re committed to fighting hunger in the communities where our employees live and work,” said Wendy A. Watkins, vice president of corporate communications at Hormel Foods. “Last year was a record year in terms of community hunger donations, and we are confident that 2015 will be equally as impactful.”
Hormel Foods is helping those in need both in the United States and internationally through its On Our Way to Ending Hunger program. The company collaborates with retailers, nonprofits and the government on hunger relief efforts; nourishes the hungry in the U.S. and abroad; and motivates individuals and corporate partners to take action to fight hunger.