Eggs Lead to Partnership and Collaboration in Iowa January 31, 2017
Eggs Lead to Partnership and Collaboration in Iowa January 31, 2017
Partnership and collaboration. These are the key elements in creating a sustainable and efficient food system in Iowa. Through the partnership of individuals, organizations and local businesses we, as a community, can create collaborative initiatives to support a sustainable food system with the ability to feed everyone.
One such initiative took place this past December as the Iowa Egg Council and Fareway Stores, Inc. partnered to provide a truckload of fresh eggs to the homes of Iowans through a collaborative campaign with the Food Bank of Iowa. Between December 19-24, Fareway Stores across the state held a buy two, give one promotion on eggs. For every two dozen eggs purchased, one dozen eggs were donated to the Food Bank of Iowa.
The donation of eggs from individuals is often times a rarity for Food Banks, which means they are reliant upon the partnerships of egg producers, wholesalers, and retailers. These partnerships are imperative, as they provide access to a food source naturally containing 13 essential vitamins and minerals, including naturally occurring vitamin D. In addition, eggs are fundamental in providing necessary nutrients needed for fetal development, cell and eye health.
" We strive to provide the best balance of nutritional foods to our partners and our clients," said Michelle Book, President & CEO of Food Bank of Iowa. " This generous partnership between Iowa ' s egg producers and Fareway Stores has provided us with a wonderful donation of healthful food that will make a difference for our neighbors in need. We are very grateful for their help and partnership."
The truckload of donated eggs was distributed to members of the Iowa Food Bank Association: Food Bank of Iowa, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Food Bank for the Heartland, HACAP Food Reservoir, River Bend Foodbank, Food Bank of Southern Iowa, Food Bank of Siouxland, and St. Stephen ' s Food Bank.
To connect further with the Iowa Egg Council, contact: Katie Nola Director of Consumer Affairs with the Iowa Egg Council katie @ iowaegg. org 515-727-4701 Ext. 110
For media inquiries, contact: Danny Akright Communications Manager Food Bank of Iowa dakright @ foodbankiowa. org 515-564-0330
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