Riceland Foods Donates 42,500 lbs. of Rice to the Arkansas Foodbank for Rice Day
Riceland Foods donated 42,500 lbs. of long-grain white rice to the Arkansas Foodbank in honor of Rice Day. The donation is the equivalent of 428,400 servings of cooked rice, providing much-needed support to Arkansans across the state.
STUTTGART, Ark. (September 19, 2024): Yesterday, Riceland Foods donated 42,500 lbs. of long-grain white rice to the Arkansas Foodbank in honor of Rice Day. The donation is the equivalent of 428,400 servings of cooked rice, providing much-needed support to Arkansans across the state.
Riceland CEO Kevin McGilton shared how the farmer-owned cooperative is committed to supporting food resources to help combat food insecurity in Arkansas.
"Riceland is proud to support the Arkansas Foodbank's mission of finding pathways to connect people, resources, and food to reach those in need," McGilton said. "Our mission is to help our farmers feed the world sustainably, and our farmer-members work hard to grow quality rice. We are honored to serve communities across Arkansas with this donation because, at Riceland, we believe in the power of forging a community where everyone can cultivate and thrive together."
Photo 1: Riceland Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Noble represents Riceland Foods, alongside Governor Sarah Sanders and other rice industry leaders, in its Rice Day donation to the Arkansas Foodbank.
Riceland, along with other rice mills and producers, made a significant donation to represent the Arkansas rice industry in honor of September National Rice Month and Hunger Action Month. This month is a time when we all come together to raise awareness and take action against hunger, and Riceland is proud to be a part of this important cause.
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