On January 29, the Renville County Pork Producers donated 214 pounds of pork loin to the Renville County Food Shelf in Olivia, Minnesota.
About Renville County Pork Producers
The Renville County Pork Producers represent and serve ten communities across Renville County: Bird Island, Buffalo Lake, Danube, Hector, Fairfax, Franklin, Morton, Olivia, Renville, and Sacred Heart. Since 2021, this dedicated group has consistently donated to the Renville County Food Shelf, demonstrating their strong commitment to giving back to the community. Their contributions are deeply meaningful to them, and supporting the food shelf is a mission they eagerly look forward to each year.
“The Renville County Pork Producers takes great pride in helping those in our communities the best we can. We were raised with the mentality of help when you can and where you can,” said Nick Kubesh, president of the Renville County Pork Producers.
About The Donation
The mission of the Renville County Food Shelf is to serve families facing food insecurity. Each year, the food shelf serves between 1,500 and 2,500 families. With an active volunteer board representing each town in the county, the food shelf is also staffed by a paid manager, two employees, and over 65 volunteers. Volunteers assist with client support, unpacking pallets, unloading and loading trucks, sorting donations, and stocking shelves.
The Renville County Food Shelf is a Certified SuperShelf, which means they excel at providing a welcoming environment for communities to access appealing, healthy food. The food shelf receives cash and food donations year-round from individuals, families, churches, businesses, and organizations.
Cindy Zeman, vice president of the Renville County Food Shelf board, expressed gratitude for the donation, saying, “Thank you Renville County Pork Producers for your generous donation, the Renville County Food Shelf thanks you.”
Community Impact
In addition to their donations to the food shelf, the Renville County Pork Producers also contribute to others in the community. Each year, they donate $500 to Renville County 4-H and an additional $50 to each of the five 4-H clubs in the county. They also donate to the local county cancer event, Walk in the Park, and benefits within the community.
Former Treasurer of the Renville County Pork Producers, Vic Serbus said, “The Renville County Pork Producers are proud to do everything we can to support and give back to our communities.”
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