In a January 24th announcement, the American Egg Board has established a partnership with HATCH, a nonprofit involved in distribution of eggs for hunger relief. The announcement of the Memorandum of Understanding was made at the 2023 IPPE in Atlanta.
The association of HATCH for Hunger with AEB will facilitate refrigeration and distribution of eggs to food banks and pantries.
Emily Metz, CEO and President of AEB, stated, “Egg farmers have long been committed to ensuring that every American has access to the incredible protein. That commitment includes donations of eggs from coast to coast that totaled 90 million last year.” She added, “Our new partnership with HATCH will facilitate even greater donations in the coming years through enhanced packaging, transport and refrigeration. We know that eggs are one of the most requested items at food banks but there are challenges in obtaining and storage”.
Danny Leckie, Executive Director of HATCH for Hunger, stated, “This new partnership with the American Egg Board elevates animal protein’s role in bringing food security to vulnerable communities across the country.” He added, “Coming together we increase our ability to create generational change in local communities giving consumers the tools they need to better build lives starting with wholesome animal protein.”