Cox Farms partners with Feeding America to tackle food insecurity

Cox Farms, a North American greenhouse operator and Cox Enterprises company, has 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.

"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, in a statement. "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."

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.

The Feeding America network also 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.

Cox Farms operates more than 700 acres of greenhouses, retains a workforce of more than 2,500 employees and provides more than 450 million pounds of fresh produce annually. The company's portfolio includes BrightFarms and Mucci Farms.

Cox Enterprises has a goal of helping to empower 34 million people “to lead more prosperous lives by 2034” through its 34 by 34 initiative.