For 63 years, the Indiana State Poultry Association has donated product to help feed the state’s hungry. During a State House ceremony Monday, November 22, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman accepted 108,000 pounds of poultry products that will be distributed to food pantries across the state.
“It’s a day when Hoosiers understand that the agricultural industry, particularly the poultry association today goes above and beyond by attempting to feed those who are less fortunate,” said Skillman.
AUDIO: Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman (1:45 MP3)
In Indiana alone, more than 253,000 households rely on food pantries to feed their families and for Jay Height, Executive Director of Shepherd Community the need continues to grow.
“I’ve been at this for twenty years and the need is as high as I’ve ever seen it,” said Height. “I don’t think we’re going to see any quick turnaround, we’re in for a long haul and we’re going to need the generosity of folks.”
AUDIO: Jay Height, Exec. Director, Shepherd Community (2:05 MP3)
In addition to the donation made Monday, Lt. Governor Skillman pointed out that many of the poultry producers in the state make donations to their local food pantries throughout the year.
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