Bel U.S., the maker of brands including Babybel, GoGo squeeZ, and The Laughing Cow, will donate 1 million snacks to families in need. 

The donations include GoGo squeeZ low fat yogurt, as well as The Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese Wedges, Boursin Spreadable Gourmet Cheese and other cheese products, and will be made to the communities where the 160-year-old, family-owned company has its U.S. headquarters and production facilities. Bel's goal is to provide nourishment to communities facing food insecurity amid uncertainty around SNAP benefits funding.

The snacks will be distributed through food banks and other non-profit partners, including City Harvest and Children's Aid in New York, Midwest Food Bank in Illinois, The Idaho Food Bank, Feeding America in Wisconsin, Food Rescue in Traverse City, and Feeding Brookings in South Dakota, with distribution beginning Nov. 12.

"We know that eight in ten Americans already aren't getting enough fruit, vegetables, and dairy in their diets, and that was before food budgets became even tighter heading into the holiday season," said Paloma Lopez, chief sustainability and Communications Officer, Bel U.S. "As a mission-led and family-owned company, we believe our role extends beyond the shelf. This donation helps ensure families in our local communities have access to nourishing snacks that help to support balanced diets and bring moments of joy."

Families in each community can find these donated products at their nearby food bank:

• New York, NY: City Harvest and Children's Aid
• Peoria, IL: Midwest Food Bank
• Nampa, ID: The Idaho Foodbank
• Little Chute, WI: Feeding America
• Traverse City, MI: Food Rescue
• Brookings, SD: Feeding Brookings