Fareway Stores, Inc. on Feb. 3 announced a major donation of more than 69,000 pounds of ham, totaling 5,504 individual hams, to help feed Iowans facing food insecurity. This donation reinforces Fareway’s long-standing commitment to strengthening communities, supporting families, and providing access to high-quality, nutritious food across the state.
The hams will be distributed through three key food bank partners: The Food Bank of Iowa, 60 percent; Siouxland Food Bank, 20 percent; and River Bend Food Bank, 20 percent. (The Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food bank receives food from The Food Bank of Iowa.)
The donation includes a selection of premium products—classic half-size hams, spiral hams, and full-size carver hams—the same items enjoyed at family gatherings and holiday meals across Iowa. These protein-rich staples will help nourish families for weeks during the winter season. “Fareway is deeply committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve,” Jeff Cook, vice president of retail market operations at Fareway Stores, Inc. said. “We believe that everyone deserves access to quality food, and we are proud to work alongside our food bank partners to ensure these nutritious products reach Iowans who need them most.”
