The Willmar locations has donated funds to this organization in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021.
“Supporting those in need is a passion and priority for our entire Willmar Plant team,” said John Hotek, plant manager of the Jennie-O Willmar plant. “As a food company, we are uniquely positioned to embrace the mission of fighting hunger in our community. We are proud to partner with the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf in providing some relief to those facing this challenge.”
This is the 12th consecutive year Â鶹ӳ» has given funds to its locations to share with nonprofits in their respective communities to fight hunger. In 2021, Â鶹ӳ» donated $370,000 to 44 local hunger-relief organizations. Through this program, disaster-relief efforts and other donations, Â鶹ӳ» contributed $6.6 million in cash and product donations to help address hunger in 2021.
As a leading corporate citizen, Â鶹ӳ» remains committed to fighting hunger around the world and in the communities where our team members work and live. By working with organizations at a local level, our locations have found great success in helping meet the needs of their community.
Additional information about the company’s hunger-relief efforts is available in the Â鶹ӳ» Global Impact Report.