$1,000 will benefit Foodshare to provide milk to families in need
Farm Credit East has donated $1,000 in support of The Great American Milk Drive, a national initiative aimed at providing nutrient-rich gallons of milk to hungry families who need it most.
The funds from the Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund, a charitable community fund established in 2011, will benefit Foodshare, which serves families in need in the Greater Hartford area.
"Farm Credit East is pleased to contribute to The Great American Milk Drive through its Farm Credit East Cares program, which is funded by employee contributions and matched by Farm Credit East," says Tom Cosgrove, a Vice President at Farm Credit East. "By providing milk vouchers to local food programs through regional food banks like Foodshare, the program creates an important link between Farm Credit East's dairy farmer members and people in our community who will benefit from greater access to nutritious dairy products."
"Foodshare is very grateful for the generosity of Farm Credit East in their contribution of $1,000 to The Great American Milk Drive," says Paula Siebers, Foodshare Food Sourcing Manager. "This donation will provide hundreds of kids in the Greater Hartford area with a voucher for a gallon of nutritious milk during the holiday season."
The Great American Milk Drive has been the focus of several local campaigns organized by the New England Dairy Promotion Board (NEDPB) and its retail partners, including Hannaford Supermarkets and Adams Hometown Markets, and manufacturer partners including HP Hood, Guida's Dairy, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Booth Brothers, and Monument Farms Dairy. Playing a key role have been the dairy farm families of New England.
"Our efforts have raised thousands of dollars and resulted in the direct donation of hundreds of gallons of milk for food banks in New Hampshire, Connecticut and Vermont," says Jill Monti, Regional Marketing Manager for New England Dairy Promotion Board. "Our efforts are supported by dairy farmers across New England, and we're pleased that we've made a difference in the lives of folks struggling to put nutritious food on the table."
About Farm Credit East (farmcrediteast.com)
As the # 1 financial services cooperative for the Northeast agricultural industry, Farm Credit East serves people involved in the business of agriculture, including farmers, nursery and greenhouse operators, forest products businesses, fishermen, lobstermen, part-time growers, agribusinesses and country home owners. Farm Credit East is part of the national Farm Credit System, which was founded in 1916 to promote the growth and prosperity of agriculture throughout the United States.
About Foodshare (foodshare.org)
Foodshare is the food bank for the Greater Hartford area and the heart of the effort to solve hunger in the 42 towns of Hartford and Tolland counties. Last year, Foodshare distributed enough food for 12 million meals through its network of 300 local partners that feed 128,000 hungry neighbors.
About Must Be The Milk (www.MustBeTheMilk.com)
What makes New England so special? Must Be The Milk! Must Be The Milk is an initiative of New England Dairy Promotion Board. The goals of the campaign are to educate New Englanders about dairy farming and encourage them to purchase local milk and dairy products. Learn more at MustBeTheMilk.com.
12.18.2014