Supporting our local food banks and pantries is one of the most rewarding parts of being a local food company. We find great joy in being able to work towards our company mission of hunger relief in the communities we serve. The past few months, through the support of our customers and our community, we have been able to help make a difference to those in need.
Gleaners Donation
In addition to the 6,710 lbs of donations your generosity made possible through the constant canned food drive, Green B.E.A.N. Delivery also provided Gleaners Food Bank in Indianapolis with an additional 1,000 lbs of fresh produce to make up a supply shortage for local food pantries. The 3lb sacks of russet potatoes will be delivered to families in need across 21 central and southeastern counties in Indiana and. Each year, more than 267,000 Hoosiers avoid hunger thanks to the great work of Gleaners and the more than 400 hunger relief agencies they support. We are proud to do our part to help increase the amount fresh produce at their disposal.
WCBE Winter Membership Drive
Green B.E.A.N. Delivery also partnered with Columbus public radio station WCBE and Mid- Ohio Foodbank for 90.5 FM’s winter membership drive. Between November 21st and December 31st WCBE met their fundraising goals and we were able to donate 2,080 lbs of fresh produce to Mid-Ohio Foodbank.
Garden on the Go serves 10,000th customer!
Speaking of fresh produce, Garden on the Go celebrates it’s 10,000th customer this week! Garden on the Go, brought to our community by Indiana University Health in partnership with Green B.E.A.N. Delivery, is a year-round produce truck providing fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables to neighborhoods in “food deserts” throughout Marion county, Indiana. Since it launched in May, the number of Hoosier families we help get better access to affordable fruits and vegetables has grown month by month. We are proud to partner with IU Health to improve people lives, by improving their opportunities. Garden on the Go provides a reliable source of fresh produce at affordable prices.
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