ATLANTA, GA - Cox Farms, a Cox Enterprises company and the largest greenhouse operator in North America, announced a partnership with Feeding America to help address one of the country’s most pressing challenges: food insecurity. This collaboration will bring fresh, healthy produce to food banks and communities across the United States and Canada, helping to increase access to fresh food and promote better nutrition for millions of families.

“Cox Farms is committed to making a difference in the communities we serve, and our partnership with Feeding America reflects our mission to provide access to fresh, healthy food for people facing hunger,” said Steven Bradley, President of Cox Farms. “By leveraging our cutting-edge greenhouse technology and sustainable practices, we’re addressing food insecurity while donating nutritious produce like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, and peppers throughout the year. Together, we’re helping to nourish families and ensure they can lead healthier lives.”

This collaboration aligns the strengths of both organizations to tackle hunger at scale, a press release noted. Feeding America aims to end hunger by connecting people to food and addressing its root causes.

Through its nationwide network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, Feeding America currently helps provide 5.9 billion meals each year to people facing hunger. In addition, the Feeding America network plays a crucial role in safely distributing 4 billion pounds of excess food to meal programs, food banks and pantries, reducing the waste that would otherwise end up in landfills.

“The movement to end hunger takes shared vision and dedicated partnerships,” said Erika Thiem, Feeding America’s Chief Supply Chain Officer. “Together with Cox Farms, we are providing more access to nutritious food, including fresh produce all year-round, to people facing hunger in communities across the country."

Cox Farms is a leader in indoor agriculture, operating over 700 acres of greenhouses, a workforce of more than 2,500 employees and more than 450 million pounds of fresh produce harvested annually. The company’s portfolio includes BrightFarms and Mucci Farms, two brands that embody its mission to future-proof agriculture. Innovation and sustainability lie at the core of Cox Farms' priorities, driving advancements in their greenhouse technology. The company will contribute millions of pounds of fresh, nutrient-rich produce to the Feeding America network of local food banks. This partnership aims to tackle critical challenges such as food insecurity and the urgent need for improved daily nutrition in underserved communities, bringing healthy food options to more communities.

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