Maple Leaf Farms has made an impact on stopping hunger in 2018.
The Leesburg family-run business donated 250,000 servings of poultry this year. In total, Indiana State Poultry Association companies donated more than 800,000 servings of poultry products in 2018.
“We look forward to joining other ISPA member companies in making needed food donations around Thanksgiving each year,” said Co- President Scott Tucker. “More importantly, its inspiring to consider the positive impact our industry makes to fight hunger throughout the entire year, not just during the holidays.”
These donations and the positive impact that the poultry industry has on the state were recently acknowledged during a ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse by Governor Eric Holcomb.
“Indiana’s poultry producers are remarkable,” Holcomb said. “Year after year, they provide thousands of meals for Hoosiers in need. I commend their goodwill and encourage others to follow their example this holiday season.”
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Gleaner’s Food Bank, both members of the nationwide Feeding America Network, are among the organizations that Maple Leaf Farms served in 2018.
“In addition to donating poultry products to Feeding America members, our company also makes it a priority to provide contributions to local food pantries in Kosciusko County,” said Chief Operating Officer Scott Reinholt.
