CHS Harvest for Hunger Raises 2.45 Million Meals

Debbie Trocha, Executive Director, Indiana Cooperative Development Center

According to a recent press release, ""CHS Harvest for Hunger rallied thousands of CHS employees, customers and partners to collectively raise the equivalent of 2.45 million meals for hungry families, including 652,000 pounds of canned and fresh foods, and $360,000 in cash and grain," says John McEnroe, executive vice president, CHS Country Operations.

"CHS Harvest for Hunger was held March 1-16 at most of the CHS Country Operations retail locations. Donations collected went to regional food banks. Fundraising activities varied at each location and included such events as pig-kissing and pie-throwing contests, pancake breakfasts, luncheons and food collections."

Go to http://www.marketwatch.com/story/chs-harvest-for-hunger-raises-245-million-meals-2012-04-13 to read the rest of the story.

 

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