News : Benton County Pork Producers make donations to area food pantry

Benton County Pork Producers donate to Shellsburg's Food Pantry

The Benton County Pork Producers made two more donations of pork this past week to area Benton County food banks. 

On Wednesday, 39 pork loin roasts were donated to the Shellsburg Food Pantry to be included in their Easter Boxes for local residents.  Then on Thursday, 39 pork loin roasts were donated to the South Benton County Food Pantry in Belle Plaine to be shared with friends during their food distribution on Friday. 

Both of these donations were made possible through a program with the Iowa Pork Producers Association.  This program called "Pork In The Pantry" helps local pork producer boards donate high-quality, lean pork to county food pantries to share with county residents who may be experiencing hardships. 

We are thankful to the Iowa Pork Producers Association for helping to fight against food insecurity in Benton County.