Headline: Nutritious Pork Supports Hunger Relief in Mid-OhioHeadline: Nutritious Pork Supports Hunger Relief in Mid-Ohio Sub-headline: Ohio Pork Council donates $3,000 to Mid-Ohio Food Collective Body: To address the prevalent hunger issue in central and eastern Ohio, the Ohio Pork Council has generously donated $3,000 worth of pork to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC). This donation, made on behalf of Ohio’s hog farmers, will help provide nutritious and high-quality protein to those in need. Craig Traux, director of corporate partnerships for MOFC, expressed his gratitude for this substantial contribution. He emphasized the importance of protein in combating hunger and the organization’s commitment to offering healthy food options to its clients. According to statistics, the donated pork will benefit one in four children at risk of hunger. MOFC partners with 680 organizations, ensuring the distribution of food to communities across 20 counties. Brad Heimerl, a Licking County producer, presented the donation to MOFC officials. He expressed the deep commitment of Ohio pork producers to supporting their communities and ensuring access to essential nutrition. The Ohio Pork Council lives by We Care’s ethical principles, prioritizing the production of healthy, nutritious, and affordable pork for consumers. For more information on their mission, visit www.ohpork.org. Additional Information: * About the Mid-Ohio Food Collective: * Serves 20 counties in central and eastern Ohio * Provides over 170,000 meals daily * Offers various food programs to combat hunger * Website: https://mofc.org/ * About the Ohio Pork Council: * Founded in 1968 with nearly 800 pork farmers * Currently has approximately 2,500 members * Promotes and supports Ohio pork producers * Website: www.OhioPork.org
NUTRITIOUS PORK…
High-quality protein will help fight hunger in the 20-county area
Johnstown, Ohio producer Brad Heimerl (right) presented a check for $3,000 worth of pork to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective on behalf of Ohio hog farmers. Craig Truax, director of corporate partnerships for MOFC, says the money will be used to distribute pork in the 20 counties the nonprofit serves. (OPC)
NEW ALBANY, Ohio – Across the twenty counties served by the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), more than 170,000 meals are distributed every day, with the mission to end hunger one nutritious meal at a time. In support of this community-based nonprofit organization, the Ohio Pork Council has donated $3,000 worth of nutritious, high-quality, protein-packed pork on behalf of Ohio’s pork farmers as part of their annual Pork Power program.
“The Ohio Pork Council has been a consistent leader in caring for its fellow Ohioans and we are honored and grateful that members have once again chosen to donate $3,000 to help feed their neighbors,” said Craig Traux, director of corporate partnerships at MOFC. “Pork is a popular and healthy protein, and we are pleased to be able to offer that option with these funds.”
This donation shows how Ohio pig farmers continue to give back to communities across their state to remove barriers to people getting the protein they need in their diets. Statistically, the pork purchased will help one in four children at risk of going hungry and help MOFC’s 680 partner organizations provide healthy, sustainable food to their customers.
“It is an honor, on behalf of Ohio pork producers, to support those who live in the communities where we raise our own families,” said Brad Heimerl, a Licking County producer who visited MOFC officials at their main facility near Columbus.
Following We Care’s ethical principles, Ohio pork producers focus their efforts every day on producing healthy, nutritious, sustainable and affordable pork for consumers. These core values are further emphasized and explained at www.ohpork.org.
About the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
The Grove City-based organization serves 20 counties covering nearly 10,000 square miles. It provides more than 170,000 meals every day to hungry people in central and eastern Ohio. Services include the Mid-Ohio Kitchen, Foodbank, Farm, Farmacy and Market, which offer a variety of ways to learn about and consume food. Its mission is to co-create sustainable communities where everyone thrives while fighting to end hunger, one nutritious meal at a time. Learn more at https://mofc.org/
About the Ohio Pork Council
The Ohio Pork Council was founded in 1968, starting with nearly 800 pork farmers dedicated to promoting their own product. Currently, OPC has approximately 2,500 members. Their mission is to serve and benefit all pork producers in Ohio. For more information about the Ohio Pork Council, visit www.OhioPork.org or call 614-882-5887.
— Ohio Pig Council
