Rarely has the produce industry less predictable than it is now.

Dole, Western Growers, Imperfect Foods and other industry members are donating food and equipment, and offering services directly targeted to easing hardships during the pandemic.

Companies awarded contracts through the USDA’s Buy Fresh program will be boxing the produce themselves to distribute to food banks, and the program is expected to last for six months at $100 million in produce a month.

Produce and allied industry companies are finding ways to help consumers whose finances have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with donations of produce and resources.

The House of Representatives on April 23 passed a $484 billion stimulus package.

Companies and industry associations are donating products and resources to respond to the pandemic, helping feed hungry families and keeping field workers safe.