State honors charitable giving from Indiana poultry producers
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The Indiana Poultry Association and Indiana State Department of Agriculture are touting efforts to combat food insecurity this year. The organizations said Monday that Indiana poultry farmers and businesses have donated 200,000 pounds of duck, turkey and chicken, along with 172,000 dozen eggs to Hoosiers in need.
In addition to the food, farmers and businesses have donated $340,000 to organizations fighting food insecurity throughout the state.
The groups, along with Gov. Eric Holcomb, recognized the charitable contributions of Indiana’s poultry producers on Monday during the annual Governor’s Poultry Presentation at the Indiana Statehouse.
“Hoosier generosity is second to none, and our poultry producers are always quick to assist their neighbors,” Holcomb said in a news release. “It was an honor to be apart of this annual donation event and to recognize these outstanding businesses going above and beyond in their communities.”
ISPA President Becky Joniskan said the large poultry donations came from farming families in small communities across the state.
The ISPA cites statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which show Indiana ranks No. 1 in duck production, No. 2 in egg production, and No. 4 in turkey production. The poultry industry also generates more than $15 billion in economic impact for the state and employs more than 12,500 Hoosiers.
“Indiana’s poultry farmers show their care and concern for the communities within which they operate and to all Hoosiers through their generous donations,” said Joniskan. “Whether through direct financial contributions or donations of eggs, duck, turkey, or chicken products, they model the spirit of giving throughout the year, and especially at Thanksgiving.”
The presentation at the Statehouse included several poultry items on display, which were donated to Indianapolis-based hunger relief agency Second Helpings.