DFA said it identified 30 communities across the country whose local food banks will receive funds to purchase much-needed dairy products.
April 20, 2020
At a time when many Americans are facing unprecedented hardships as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the family farm-owners and employees of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan., headquartered national dairy cooperative, are stepping up to provide nutritious dairy products to those in need.
The Wisconsin cheese company aims to help 1.3 million families in need amid COVID-19 crisis.
April 16, 2020
To help feed families during this time of need, Sargento Foods Inc. of Plymouth, Wis., said it is donating $2 million in cheese to Wisconsin’s anti-hunger leader, Hunger Task Force, and its membership organization, the Hunger Relief Federation of Wisconsin.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought change and delay for CheeseExpo, but the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) said it aims to keep one tradition alive in 2020.
The organizations sent a letter to President Trump on April 10.
April 15, 2020
Following an April 3 letter to congressional leadership urging targeted financial aid be provided through the next coronavirus relief package to workers in the critical food industry, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and other food industry associations sent a letter to President Donald Trump homing in on a key recommendation.
The cooperative’s dairy farmers, employees commit to maintaining dairy production capacity amid COVID-19 pandemic response to help meet urgent need for free meals.
April 14, 2020
Burnett Dairy Cooperative, a cooperative that produces cheese, said it is stepping up to support its community in its greatest moment of need.
The company is offering ads, other resources free of charge for pizzerias.
April 9, 2020
To help keep independent pizzerias in business as they adjust to new operational models during the coronavirus pandemic, a national advertising campaign from Grande Cheese Co., Fond du Lac, Wis., is encouraging Americans to order their favorite local pizza.