In 2009, Indiana Pork, in partnership with Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, founded an ongoing campaign for Indiana pork producers and industry leaders to donate pork products to Hoosiers experiencing hunger, distributed statewide through the eleven food bank members of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, Indiana’s statewide network of Feeding America affiliated food banks.
Since 2009, Indiana pig farmers have donated more than 1.6 million ground pork meals to Hoosiers through this partnership. But, Jeanette Merritt, Indiana Pork’s Director of Communication, says they plan to do more.
“One of our We Care Principles, the standards that guide our pig farmers in their day-to-day operation, is to serve our community in meaningful ways,” said Merritt. “By transitioning to Hoosier Hogs to Homes, we’re continuing our commitment to providing ground pork to food pantries across the state.”
“We are so thankful to Indiana’s pig farmers for their generosity toward continuing this program. Protein is difficult for struggling families to afford, and the ground pork fulfills an important dietary component,” says Emily Weikert Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry.
To contribute to the Indiana Pork Pledge program, send donations made out to:
“Hoosier Hogs to Homes”
c/o Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, Inc.
8425 Keystone Crossing Suite 220A
Indianapolis, IN 46240
DONATE
online, selecting “Hoosier Hogs to Homes” in the drop down menu.
For more information on the Hoosier Hogs to Homes, contact Emily Weikert Bryant at (317) 396-9355 or ewbryant@feedingindianashungry.org. If you are interested in obtaining product for your hunger relief agency, please contact your local member food bank for availability.
