IDFA Foundation and dairy processors make huge donation to San Diego food bank
The IDFA Foundation and several dairy companies donated 12,960 units of shelf-stable milk and $6,000 to Feeding San Diego food bank to address hunger in San Diego County. The donations were announced at a two-hour service event at the food bank where more than 30 dairy food company executives sorted and packed lunches for food-insecure families. Altogether, the donations from the IDFA Foundation and its partners will support more than 22,000 meals for people in need.
Organized by the IDFA Foundation and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the donations will benefit the school pantry program, bringing nutritious food directly to where families with children already gather – their local schools. IDFA board members and members of association’s NextGen Leadership Program sorted and packed 5,000 pounds of food during the event.
Generous donations were made possible by the following IDFA members:
- 12,960 units of shelf-stable milk by the Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation and Diversified Foods, Inc. of Louisiana, valued at approximately $7700.00
- Idaho Milk Products
- Daragh Maccabee
“The IDFA Foundation is committed to reducing hunger in San Diego and wherever it exists,” said Andrew Jerome, executive director of the IDFA Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Feeding San Diego to support people facing hunger in San Diego County, and I am grateful to our partners and donors for making today’s gifts possible.”
“Milk has 13 essential nutrients, including 8 grams of high- quality protein in every serving. It is an essential part of a balanced diet, and we are grateful to provide access to our Marcels Modern Pantry shelf stable milk to the families of San Diego County. The Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation and Diversified Foods are proud to offer this important donation to Feeding San Diego” said Sean Steichen, Chief Operating Officer for Diversified Foods, Inc. “We want to express our gratitude to the IDFA Foundation for including us in this event to highlight the importance of milk, and dairy access for all.”
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