Cargill gives $175K to Wichita nutrition, health programs in June
Citing the growing need for nutrition and health programs in Wichita, during the first full month of the company’s fiscal year that began June 1, the local Cargill Cares Council allocated nearly $87,750 to area charities, which is being matched by Cargill Inc. Combined, Cargill is distributing more than $175,000 to area nutrition and health programs ranging from the Kansas Food Bank warehouse ($122,500) and The Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped ($25,000) to The Lord’s Diner ($14,829) and Holy Savior Catholic Academy ($13,200).
Included in the Kansas Food Bank total are allocations dedicated for food that will be distributed by other organizations such as Bread of Life ($10,000), Catholic Charities ($15,000), Dear Neighbor Ministries ($10,000), Inter-Faith Ministries ($20,000) and Positive Directions ($7,500). The purchasing power of the Kansas Food Bank, and its affiliation with Feeding America, maximizes the amount of food it can secure for other organizations.