Donor Spotlight
Cargill’s Major Gift
At The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), we are truly grateful for every dollar, every pallet of food and every volunteer hour donated in the name of solving the global food crisis. Our food banks around the world rely on generosity in any degree to address the needs of the growing ranks of people who are at risk because of chronic hunger.
Some donations, however, rise to the level of the extraordinary. Such is the case with Cargill’s unprecedented gift of $1 million to GFN in February 2009. The company awarded the gift as a response to food price inflation and the worldwide economic crisis.
Cargill’s donation will help us:
- Feed 500,000 school children over the next three years in Argentina, Colombia, India, Jordan and South Africa under our commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative
- Provide a much-needed infusion of resources for our existing partner networks and food banks in the form of food sourcing and the development of infrastructure.
Cargill also made significant gifts to other hunger relief organizations that support food banks across the United States.
In 2008, Cargill supported community efforts in more than 50 countries with a record $44 million in contributions and $19 million in future commitments. Those efforts include partnerships with organizations such as CARE and the World Food Programme that focus on long-term solutions to health and nutrition, education and environmental issues.
About Cargill
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 138,000 people in 67 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information visit: www.cargill.com.
Perspective
“Hunger relief agencies are facing a growing demand for their services at a time when donations are shrinking. In light of Cargill’s mission to nourish people, we are making this donation to help address immediate shortfalls of food for families in need.”
Greg Page
Chairman and CEO
Cargill
