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Farmers Union donates 40,000 lbs of pork ribs to Second Harvest Heartland

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 10
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Farmers Union Enterprises donated about 40,000 pounds of pork ribs to Second Harvest Heartland on October 10, 2026. The pork will be distributed through Second Harvest Heartland’s food shelf and meal program partners across its service area in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Lindsey Ochmanek, Vice President of Sourcing and Demand Planning at Second Harvest Heartland, noted that protein is a highly sought-after staple for local families.

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The donation comes as Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish noted that rising grocery prices are challenging many budgets. Second Harvest Heartland stated that agricultural producers are vital partners in their work to end hunger.

Harvest assistance is being provided across multiple states, including Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Minnesota, Illinois, and North Dakota.

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  • FoodshareSpeculative

    Foodshare might see increased demand for nutrition programs due to rising grocery prices and food insecurity.

  • Second Harvest HeartlandSpeculative

    Second Harvest Heartland might see reduced operational costs and an increased food supply from the donation.

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