| CARGILL SWEETENS THE POT AT THE FOODBANK |
Cargill Sweetens the Pot at the FoodbankDayton, April 15, 2010 – Cargill to award $30,000 on Friday, April 16 - International producer and marketer of food and agriculture, Cargill Inc. is stepping up to the plate to help those in need in the Miami Valley. The Foodbank is one of 12 regional Ohio food banks that will receive a grant through the company’s Nourishing People Challenge. Representatives from Cargill will be at The Foodbank on April 16 at 10:00 a.m. to present the $30,000 award. When asked about the impact these monies will have on the local level, Linda Roepken, Assistant Director of The Foodbank stated, "With the current economic conditions in our area we are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of children who are living in food insecure households. This generous award from Cargill will be used to support and enhance our Good to Go Backpack program which serves children who are at risk of weekend hunger." The Foodbank is in partnership with 11 local elementary schools and Kids Café sites and distributes kid-friendly foods to more than 800 children per week. Good to Go Backpacks contain an assortment of easy-open cans of fruits, vegetables, pasta, pudding, shelf stable milk, cereal, juice and peanut butter. “The Foodbank is extremely thankful to Cargill and its Nourishing People Challenge for this much needed donation”, said Roepken. "We appreciate their commitment to the health and well being of our area children. Having access to nutritious food is absolutely essential to a child’s ability to thrive". Contact Information: Linda Roepken |
