West Des Moines, Iowa – This summer, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is distributing approximately 34,000 pounds of ground pork through the Haul Out Hunger program. Food pantries in communities across Iowa will receive pork donations to help address food insecurity and provide families with access to high-quality protein.
On June 30, 552 pounds of ground pork were delivered to pantries across Hamilton County, including to UDMO Hamilton County, Stanhope Parish’s Little Food Pantry, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Food Pantry.
“The demand on our Little Food Pantry is exceeding our food supply. To serve the needs of Stanhope area families, support from Foundations like the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation are extremely important,” Douglas Follmann, a pantry volunteer at Stanhope Parish’s Little Food Pantry, said. “Our Stanhope area families THANK YOU for your support. THANK YOU so much for your work to eliminate food insecurity in Iowa. It is unfortunate that in a state with some of the most productive farm land in the world, that we have food insecurity. Your work (and pork) are greatly appreciated.”
Laura Noehren, Foundation Program Manager, said the hope is that these donations help food pantries address food security head-on.
“Food pantries continue to face growing demand while working with limited resources,” Laura Noehren, Foundation Program Manager, said. “Through Haul Out Hunger, we are proud to partner with local organizations that serve families in need and help provide nutritious pork to communities across Iowa.”
The Haul Out Hunger program is one of several initiatives supported by the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation to combat food insecurity throughout the state. By partnering with local food pantries, the Foundation helps ensure families have access to protein-rich meals while supporting organizations working on the front lines of hunger relief.
In the months ahead, the Foundation will continue its mission to fight food insecurity through several unique programs. The Power Snack program will provide schools with coupons for deli ham and whole wheat bread, helping ensure students have access to nutritious meals at home. In December, the Operation Christmas Meal initiative will distribute pork loins to families in need across Iowa, continuing the Foundation’s tradition of holiday giving and support.
Photo Caption: The Lord’s Cupboard at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Jewell receives ground pork as part of the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation’s Haul Out Hunger program.