North Dakota Farmers Union Donates 40,000 Pounds of Pork to Great Plains Food Bank Amid Rising Demand
The North Dakota Farmers Union has donated 40,000 pounds of spareribs to the Great Plains Food Bank, aiming to enhance protein supplies for families facing food insecurity in North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota. This contribution is part of a broader five-state initiative by Farmers Union Enterprises, which is distributing pork to food banks across South Dakota, Montana, and Wisconsin. The spareribs, sourced from Redwood Farms in Estherville, Iowa, will be distributed through a network of over 200 food pantries, shelters, and meal sites, serving more than 100 communities. This donation comes at a critical time as hunger relief agencies are experiencing record demand. The Great Plains Food Bank reported serving a record 186,366 people in its most recent fiscal year, marking a 16% increase from the previous year, while distributing 15.4 million pounds of food. Ann Prifrel, chief executive officer of the Great Plains Food Bank, emphasized the significant impact of such donations, stating that 40,000 pound...