Since early 2020, premium mince for one million meals has been donated by New Zealand farmers through Meat the Need, supported by processing partner, Silver Fern Farms. The mince is distributed to food banks and community organisations throughout the country.
Sarah Gagliardi, Operations Manager of Meat the Need, says food insecurity, especially access to high quality protein, is a “very real” issue for many people.
“Meat the Need provides a platform for farmers to donate some of what they produce, when they can, which is then put into the hands of those who need it most. It means farmers across the nation are playing an important role in helping our communities struggling from food insecurity.”
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