The donation is part of the hunger program created by the makers of SKIPPY® peanut butter in 2018. The program involves a partnership between Hormel Foods and grocery retailers across the country and is part of the company’s philanthropic efforts that focus on hunger and education. The hefty peanut butter donation equates to more than 184,467 peanut butter sandwiches. Locally, the donation would supply enough peanut butter to make approximately 16,300 sandwiches
“Through our partnership with Hormel Foods and its popular SKIPPY® brand, we can address the issue of hunger here in the Midwest,” said Craig Clasen, Hy-Vee’s senior vice president of retail business development. “Hy-Vee and Hormel Foods care about our customers, and this is a great way to give back to our communities.”
The 11,000 pounds of SKIPPY® peanut butter will be spread among 11 different communities. Food banks in each of the following locations will receive 1,000 pounds of peanut butter:
- Austin, Minnesota
- Fremont, Nebraska
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- Kirksville, Missouri
- LeMars, Iowa
- Muscatine, Iowa
- Norfolk, Nebraska
- Ottumwa, Iowa
- Quincy, Illinois
- St. Joseph, Missouri
- Yankton, South Dakota
“Protein is a much-needed item for households, and peanut butter is a terrific protein option,” said Doug Johnston, senior customer executive at Hormel Foods. “We want to thank Hy-Vee for joining this effort and thank the local food banks for serving their communities. Hormel Foods and the SKIPPY® brand are proud to give back to the communities Hy-Vee serves.”