River Bend Food Bank got milk thanks to a generous donation from Prairie Farms.
Company officials delivered five pallets of shelf-stable milk on Thursday, June 1, to the west Davenport-based food bank in celebration of World Milk Day.
Applauding the farmer-owned company, River Bend said in a news release, “This is a great product that can deliver the health benefits of milk without needing refrigeration. (It also has a much longer shelf life, up to six months).”
The donation, which helped kick off Dairy Month, was presented in honor of Prairie Farms’ dairy farm families for their essential role in providing milk and dairy products for 85 years.
“Milk and other dairy products, along with other fresh foods like produce and meats, are still some of the most expensive right now,” Chris Ford, River Bend’s chief operating officer, said in a news release.
“This donation is a great support for families who are struggling with the impossible choice of buying healthy groceries or paying for other necessities like electricity or medications,” he added. “Prairie Farms is a valuable community partner and we’re grateful for this generous support for children and adults in need.”
