Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods will donate one ton of food to Second Harvest Heartland for every point scored by the Minnesota Vikings’ Jan. 4 game against the Green Bay Packers.
The game-day initiative builds on Land O’Lakes’ broader commitment to hunger relief, which includes a recent $1 million investment in food banks and hunger-relief organizations. Together, these efforts aim to help nourish families — especially during the winter months, when food shelves see increased demand and household budgets are often stretched.
“As a farmer-owned cooperative, supporting families and fighting hunger is at the heart of what we do,” said Heather Anfang, president of Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods. “With the upcoming Vikings’ game on Jan. 4, we’re turning points scored into a way to help local families access the food they need, making this game-day about more than just the score.”
The total donation will be determined by the Vikings’ final score of the Jan. 4 matchup, with a cap of 20 tons.
“At Second Harvest Heartland, we believe when it comes to fighting hunger, we’re all in this together,” said Sarah Moberg, CEO of Second Harvest Heartland. “At a time when many of our neighbors are turning to the hunger relief network for support, having partners like Land O’Lakes and the Minnesota Vikings come together in such a fun and meaningful way helps us shed more light on hunger and get more food to Minnesotans who need it.”