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Hormel Foods Donation Helps Fight Hunger

The Tucker plant has supported the Food Bank regularly through product donations, but this is the first time they are making a monetary donation.

The Tucker plant of Hormel Foods Corporation has announced a donation of $10,000 to the Central Georgia Christian Food Bank to fight hunger in Atlanta and the surrounding areas. 

The Central Georgia Christian Food Bank is a food bank ministry that serves the hungry in Georgia and surrounding states by distributing food, clothing and other necessities to families in need.

The Tucker plant has supported the Food Bank regularly through product donations, but this is the first time they are making a monetary donation.

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“The Central Georgia Christian Food Bank is a well-respected organization with a history of helping feed those most affected by poverty in our community,” said Kevin J. McGowan, plant manager. “We hope this donation will allow (them) to continue the great work they are doing to help end hunger in some of the most poverty-stricken areas in the Southeast.”

Julie H. Craven, vice president of corporate communications at Hormel Foods, said, "each community has its own challenges, which is why we believe our plants can work with organizations on a grassroots level to help meet the residents’ needs and end hunger."

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