Grimmway Farms Annual Employee Food Drive Garners Over 7,300 Pounds of Food to Local Food Banks

BAKERSFIELD, CA — The 7th Annual Grimway Farms Canned Food Drive recently donated over 7,300 pounds of food to families in need. In a show of incredible participation, families of Grimmway employees joined together to collect non-perishable foods in a friendly inter-departmental competition.This year, California and Georgia Foods He A total of 7,017 items were donated for his drives.

Goods collected from the food drive were donated to two local food banks. A total of £7,365 of items collected in California was donated to Khan’s Community Action Partnership (CAPK) and items collected in Georgia were donated to Second His Harvest in South Georgia. Grimmway also matched his 100% of all items donated by employees, doubling his impact on those in need.

“We are very proud that both our California and Georgia teams have stepped up this year. This annual tradition isn’t just about collecting cans. It’s about giving back to our community who appreciate working there,” said Jeff Huckaby, President and CEO. “At a time of high inflation and a high cost of living, we are delighted to reach out to celebrate families in our communities throughout the holiday season.”

South Georgia’s 26 county service areas have some of the highest food insecurity rates in the state. In California, Kern County consistently ranks number one among the nation’s most needy areas, with millions of residents battling food shortages each year.

Chief Human Resources Officer Sarah Oliver said: With such influential organizations that are at the forefront of addressing food insecurity in our communities.

About Grimway Farms

Grimway Farms, headquartered in Bakersfield, California, is the largest producer of organic fruits and vegetables in the United States and the world’s largest producer of carrots. Grimmway’s operations span his seven states and encompass more than 50,000 acres of certified organic produce and his 45,000 acres of carrots. Grimmway cares about its customers and employees, respects sustainable practices, and is committed to preserving natural resources for future generations. For more information, visit grimmway.com or call 1-800-301-3101.