California-based canned seafood company Wild Planet has donated $1.1 million in food (the equivalent of 710,000 meals) in 2023 to aid sites across the United States.
As part of its donation efforts for the full year, Wild Planet is partnering with Feed the Hungry this holiday season to provide canned seafood valued at $797,000 to communities facing economic hardships and food insecurity. This December’s donation consists mainly of Wild Planet’s Wild Sockeye Salmon with Skin & Bones.
“At Feed the Hungry, we’re dedicated to feeding the poor and hungry around the world so that they may find comfort in having a nourishing meal that they may otherwise not have access to,” said Dave Flowers, Gift in Kind Officer at Feed the Hungry. “We are extremely fortunate to be partnering with Wild Planet this holiday season to bring wholesome, high-protein options and a little bit of cheer to those who need it most.”
Wild Planet noted that more than 44 million people in the United States are food insecure, with inflation and the rising cost of groceries leaving many without access to nutritious options.
“Transforming fishing into a force for good is a cornerstone of Wild Planet’s mission and purpose, especially when it comes to ensuring seafood is not wasted and can be enjoyed for future generations to come,” said Heather Scott, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Wild Planet. “Adding to our donation efforts from the rest of the year, it is our privilege to join forces with Feed the Hungry to make our protein-packed, sustainably-caught, canned seafood options accessible to people struggling with food insecurity across the country.”
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