PRESS ROOM Land O’Lakes Doubles Down on Hunger Relief Before the Holidays
Copy All TextLand O’Lakes Doubles Down on Hunger Relief Before the Holidays
This $1 million investment will help provide the equivalent of more than 4 million meals* to rural communities, doubling Land O’Lakes’ yearly impact to provide meals when families need it most
ARDEN HILLS, MN (December 15, 2025) – Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of the nation’s largest farmer- and member-owned cooperatives, today announced a $1 million hunger relief investment aimed at supporting rural communities ahead of the holiday season. Grants will go to 15 Feeding America® partner food banks across Land O’Lakes’ member-owner and employee footprint, as well as to Feeding America. This commitment effectively doubles the cooperative’s 2025 hunger relief impact, building on nearly 4 million meals already provided this year.
Food banks nationwide report increased demand from their local communities, and need can rise even further during the holiday season. Rural food banks and food shelves, in particular, face higher rates of food insecurity and have to meet the need across a larger geographic area.
“As a farmer-owned cooperative, hunger relief is central to our philanthropic mission,” said Land O'Lakes CEO and President Beth Ford. “While we support these efforts throughout the year, we’re proud to double down on our hunger contributions during the holiday season to do our part to serve families when the need is so incredibly high.”
“Everyone in our communities deserves to feel the peace of mind of gathering around a full table, especially during the holidays,” said Linda Nageotte, Feeding America President and Chief Operating Officer. “With tens of millions of people in the U.S. facing hunger, we are grateful for partners like Land O'Lakes who understand this urgent need. Through their generosity, neighbors facing hunger can bring meals home this holiday season and beyond.”
Ending 2025 by Doubling Impact
Between January and September, Land O’Lakes helped provide nearly 4 million meals through cash and in-kind product contributions to Feeding America and the network of 200 partner food banks. With today’s announcement, the cooperative will double that impact by helping provide an additional 4.5 million meals to close out the year. The investment includes:
- $1,000,000 in grants to 15 Feeding America partner food banks aligned with Land O’Lakes’ member and employee footprint, as well as to Feeding America
- 250,000 pounds of fresh product donations distributed to 10 Feeding America food banks
- Over 800,000 pounds of additional product donations distributed through the Feeding America network via Spoiler Alert
Funding is designated specifically for programs serving rural communities, such as mobile food pantry distributions, securing product for rural food shelves, or logistics expenses to transport food greater distances.
Supporting Communities During the Holiday Season
Demand for food assistance rises consistently at the end of the year as families prepare for winter and the holidays. This additional support will help regional food banks maintain reliable access to food during a time of year when more households seek assistance.
* $1 can provide 1.7 to 4 meals to households facing hunger through the food banks supported; $1 also provides at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of partner food banks. For product donations, 1.2 pounds is the equivalent of one meal, according to the USDA.
About Land O’Lakes
Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2024 annual sales of $16.2 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 245 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 100 years of operation, Land O’Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition and WinField United. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O’Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase fair access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living, and employment.
Supporting Communities During the Holiday Season
Demand for food assistance rises consistently at the end of the year as families prepare for winter and the holidays. This additional support will help regional food banks maintain reliable access to food during a time of year when more households seek assistance.
* $1 can provide 1.7 to 4 meals to households facing hunger through the food banks supported; $1 also provides at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of partner food banks. For product donations, 1.2 pounds is the equivalent of one meal, according to the USDA.
About Land O’Lakes
Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2024 annual sales of $16.2 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 245 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 100 years of operation, Land O’Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition and WinField United. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O’Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase fair access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living, and employment.