Farmer John, LAFC Broadcaster Max Bretos Donate Nearly 700,000 Servings Of Protein To LA Regional Food Bank
Farmer John and LAFC Broadcaster Max Bretos donated nearly 700,000 servings of protein to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and served up free lunch to all food bank employees this week through the brand’s Thank You Tour.
As part of the essential food industry, Farmer John launched its Thank You Tour in June as a way to give thanks and show support to other essential workers who continue to put themselves on the frontlines to keep local communities running. The 12-week tour’s mission is to provide one million hot dogs to frontline workers by delivering grab-and-go lunches and to serve the community through donations to local food banks.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has seen a significant increase in food insecurity within the region, serving more than 900,000 residents a month – three times more than before the pandemic began. This recent donation will help put food on the table for thousands of local families and neighbors in need
“We truly appreciate the generous donation from Farmer John to help those who have been impacted by the pandemic and need food assistance,” said Roger Castle, chief development officer of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. “We also thank them for providing lunch to the Food Bank employees and volunteers, who have been integral in our response to provide nutritious food to our community.”
“Farmer John is proud to provide this donation to give back to its local community and deliver this much-needed protein to an organization that is doing great work every day, especially during this difficult time,” said Michael Merritt, senior director of brand marketing for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. “We’re honored to be able to serve lunch to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank employees who are coming into work every day to keep their network running, as its distribution is crucial for families and individuals.”
“It has been a privilege to join Farmer John to recognize and give thanks to some of Los Angeles’ finest essential workers,” said Bretos. “The work these food banks do is so important now more than ever with so many people turning to them for help. I’m humbled to be here today and help directly impact our great community that I’m proud to call home.”
Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.