Dairy Industry Stands Against Food Insecurity

It's time for California Ag Today. On the Ag Information Network, I am Haylie Shipp.

In California, over 3 million households face food insecurity. In honor of June as National Dairy Month, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has announced a partnership with Raley's Food For Families program to deliver milk and dairy foods to nourish families in need.

Throughout the month of June, California dairy families, through the CMAB, will match customer in-store and online Food For Families donations, dollar-for-dollar (up to $30,000) to provide California dairy products to feeding programs.

California Agriculture Secretary, Karen Ross, shared: "Despite California's leading position worldwide in food production, far too many people here are food insecure, and we must change that.”

"As a California dairy farmer, it's important that all families have access to milk, one of the most nutritious foods available," said Maureen Lemos who, with her husband, dairies in the Waterford area. "This partnership not only provides valuable resources where they are needed most, it also helps to raise awareness of the importance of dairy foods for nourishing families and communities."

From the California Milk Advisory Board, California is the number one dairy state. Its 1,100 family dairy farms are focused on delivering the wholesome goodness of California milk while creating a greener, more sustainable future for dairy in the state.