California Dairy Families partner with Feeding America and the California Association of Food Banks to shred hunger
Pilot project aims to deliver more than 190,000 pounds of cheese to feeding programs throughout California.
With one in five Californians currently struggling with food insecurity, partnerships between farmers and food banks are an essential tool in fighting hunger. In commemoration of World Milk Day (June 1) and June Dairy Month, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced a partnership with Feeding American and the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) to provide access to nutritious dairy foods at sites serving families in need throughout the state.
A pilot program announced during a June 1 donation event at the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services in Sacramento, will provide five truckloads of cheese shreds in one-pound packages for distribution at 11 Feeding America and California Association of Food Bank sites. That's more than 3 million servings or 3.6 million grams of protein to nourish families, the nonprofits state
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