Land O'Lakes Donation to Local Food Bank
Jun 02, 2025
(Wichita, KS) May 29, 2025, Land O’Lakes, Inc. donated nearly 40,000 pounds of LAND O LAKES® Macaroni & Cheese to the Kansas Food Bank through the Land O’Lakes First Run Program. The First Run Program has donated over 7.3 million pounds of product since it was established in 2010. The program is committed to donating truckloads of fresh product year-round, made specifically for food banks to help alleviate hunger across the United States.
"As a farmer-owned cooperative, Land O'Lakes, Inc is deeply committed to hunger relief. This effort begins locally in the communities that our members and employees call home, many of them rural." said Sheilah Stewart, SVP & General Counsel, Land O’Lakes, Inc. "We are honored to help our Feeding America food bank partners get fresh, nutritious food directly to the families who need it most."
“We are incredibly grateful to Land O’Lakes for this generous 40,000-pound donation of macaroni and cheese,” said Brian Walker, President & CEO of the Kansas Food Bank. “As we head into the summer months, the need for food assistance rises sharply. Families lose access to school meals, grocery prices remain high, and more Kansans find themselves facing tough choices. This donation provides not only a shelf-stable, kid-friendly staple—but also a sense of comfort during challenging times. Partnerships like this are vital to our mission and make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors across the state.”
For more information on Land O’Lakes’ commitment to the community, visit at www.landolakesinc.com/responsibility.
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About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2023 annual sales of $17 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 245 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 100 years of operation, Land O’Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition, WinField United and Truterra. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O’Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
About Kansas Food Bank
The Kansas Food Bank collects and distributes donated and low-cost nutritious food to more than 700 hunger relief partners in its 85-county service area. Last year more than 15 million meals were provided, helping to feed food insecure Kansans. Hunger-relief partners include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, the Food4Kids backpack program, and senior box programs. In addition, the Food Bank takes a leadership role in identifying and addressing hunger needs affecting Kansans. For more information, visit www.kansasfoodbank.org.
Contact:
Abby Duininck
Communications Manager
Land O’Lakes, Inc.
612-619-4049
Brian Walker
President & CEO
Kansas Food Bank
316-265-3663
"As a farmer-owned cooperative, Land O'Lakes, Inc is deeply committed to hunger relief. This effort begins locally in the communities that our members and employees call home, many of them rural." said Sheilah Stewart, SVP & General Counsel, Land O’Lakes, Inc. "We are honored to help our Feeding America food bank partners get fresh, nutritious food directly to the families who need it most."
“We are incredibly grateful to Land O’Lakes for this generous 40,000-pound donation of macaroni and cheese,” said Brian Walker, President & CEO of the Kansas Food Bank. “As we head into the summer months, the need for food assistance rises sharply. Families lose access to school meals, grocery prices remain high, and more Kansans find themselves facing tough choices. This donation provides not only a shelf-stable, kid-friendly staple—but also a sense of comfort during challenging times. Partnerships like this are vital to our mission and make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors across the state.”
For more information on Land O’Lakes’ commitment to the community, visit at www.landolakesinc.com/responsibility.
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About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2023 annual sales of $17 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 245 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 100 years of operation, Land O’Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition, WinField United and Truterra. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O’Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
About Kansas Food Bank
The Kansas Food Bank collects and distributes donated and low-cost nutritious food to more than 700 hunger relief partners in its 85-county service area. Last year more than 15 million meals were provided, helping to feed food insecure Kansans. Hunger-relief partners include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, the Food4Kids backpack program, and senior box programs. In addition, the Food Bank takes a leadership role in identifying and addressing hunger needs affecting Kansans. For more information, visit www.kansasfoodbank.org.
Contact:
Abby Duininck
Communications Manager
Land O’Lakes, Inc.
612-619-4049
Brian Walker
President & CEO
Kansas Food Bank
316-265-3663