The California Association of Food Banks has recognized Grimmway Farms for the company’s contribution of more than 4.3 million pounds of fresh produce to the CAFB’s Farm to Family Program in 2021.
“We are honored to contribute to such a meaningful program, which reflects our values of supporting healthy communities and families by putting fresh, healthy produce on America’s tables,” Jeff Huckaby, president and CEO of Grimmway Farms, said in the release. “It’s the dedication and hard work of our 8,000-plus team members that makes it possible.”
Maria Houlne, director of CAFB’s Farm to Family program, said in the release that one in five Californians currently experiences food insecurity, made worse by rising inflation pressures.
“We are so grateful to Grimmway Farms and other growers and food producers -- they are essential for keeping food banks stocked with nutritious produce and keeping our communities nourished,” Houlne said in the release. “Thank you to Jeff and team for stepping up throughout the pandemic and as inflation makes grocery budgets even tighter. Access to food is a basic human right, and we couldn’t work towards this reality without partners like Grimmway.”
Established in 2005, the Farm to Family program delivers more than 160 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables annually to food banks throughout the state – nourishing California communities and reducing food waste, the release said.
“No one should have to choose between paying rent and buying food, yet millions of families must make that choice every month,” Huckaby said in the release. “Our partnership with CAFB is a step forward in helping mitigate those tough choices and reflects Grimmway’s commitment to healthier lives in a more sustainable world.”
More information on CAFB’s Farm to Family Program may be found online.
