Food Security Initiatives Hit Hometowns

During 12 days in the spring, Co-Alliance employees donated a total of $15,480 out of their personal pay checks to combat hunger in the places they call home. The Planting The Seeds For Food Security program was developed to invite employees to play a key role in ending hunger in their communities. Co-Alliance matched that initial amount, and through a series of grant applications, Land O’Lakes also matched the funds raised.
 
We’ve been busy this summer delivering checks to local organizations that specialize in food and resource security. Our employees have been instrumental in vocalizing where there is a need, identifying the specific need of the area, and then making these check presentations.
 
It has been highly valuable to see our employees take such a key and personal role in this program. This would not have been possible without them!
 
While we are not done distributing the funds we collected, we wanted to give you an update on the areas served thus far: