Ohio Pork Donates $10,000 to Three Nonprofits Serving Locals in Need

On behalf of all the Ohio pork producers, the Ohio Pork Council is partnering with three community-based nonprofits to further demonstrate how its members are dedicated to bringing high-quality, nutrient-dense protein to those in need, says a recent release.

The following donations by OPC have been given to purchase pork to be shared:
•    Salvation Army, based in Bucyrus, Ohio, $2,500
•    Mid-Ohio Food Collective, based in the south side of Columbus, Ohio, $5,000
•    New Day Ministries, based in Bucyrus, Ohio, $2,500

“The Salvation Army of Bucyrus is committed to meeting human needs in Bucyrus and all of Crawford County,” says Major Debbra Grace, The Salvation Army, Bucyrus Corps, in a release. “We have been serving this area for 130 years and will continue to do so with the support of the community, business, and organizations such as the Ohio Pork Council and our neighbors, Hord Family Farms. We are privileged to work alongside such caring and giving people to feed those who are struggling with food insecurity.”

Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s Matt Habash, president and CEO, says their work toward hunger-free, healthier communities is made possible by partnerships. Kaden Thomas, executive director of New Day Ministries, says they strive to provide nutritious food to the community, and this will help them achieve that goal.

“It’s just part of our nature as farmers to give back,” said Nick Seger, president of the Ohio Pork Council and a producer from Minster, Ohio. “Right now, we know that the need is even greater and we’re so pleased to partner with organizations like this that really make a difference by providing high-quality protein to those who would otherwise not have it.”