The project aims to support Northern California dairy farmers and food banks.
Bellwether Farms, a family-owned producer of yogurt and cheese based in Petaluma, Calif., said it launched Project Spilled Milk, an indiegogo campaign with the goal of raising $50,000. The funds will be used to buy milk from current producers to produce yogurt that will be donated to Northern California food banks.
“Restaurants, schools and universities represent a large percent of dairy purchases across the United States,” said Liam Callahan, Bellwether Farms co-founder and CEO. “Since their doors have been closed due to the global pandemic, the dairy industry finds itself with excess milk and no one to buy it. Project Spilled Milk aims to make the best out of a bad situation — that our farmers are supported and that food isn’t wasted, but instead donated to the many who need it.