Feb 15, 2018   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Schwan’s Teams Up with Pro Football Greats to Raise Funds for Hunger Relief Efforts in Minnesota

As a founding partner of the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee, Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. worked to improve the quality of life for food-insecure people right here in Minnesota. The company teamed up with professional football tight ends Jason Witten and Kyle Rudolph to spread the news of the fundraising effort for Second Harvest Heartland, a Minneapolis-St. Paul based food bank. During the campaign, Schwan’s donated $5 for every order submitted by a new customer, up to $25,000. This equates to 75,000 meals for local families in need!

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On Thursday, Schwan's Vice President of operations and Logistics, Joe Kirby, presented Second Harves ...

On Thursday, Schwan's Vice President of operations and Logistics, Joe Kirby, presented Second Harvest Heartland's Corporate Partnerships Office, Amanda Pieper with a donation check for $25,000. (Photo: Schwan's Home Service, Inc.)

Today, Schwan’s leaders presented Second Harvest Heartland a check for $25,000 to bolster the hunger relief organization’s efforts. “As a food company, we at Schwan’s understand the importance of supporting food-insecure communities and promoting family mealtime,” said Pat Anderson, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Schwan’s. “The run up the big game here in Minnesota presented us with a great opportunity to show our commitment to partnering with organizations that demonstrate exceptional efforts to fight hunger and provide essential services to advance healthier communities.”

“We are so appreciative for the generosity of Schwan’s not only for this check but for all of their support during the Super Bowl and throughout the year. This check for $25,000 will provide more than 75,000 meals to hungry neighbors. Helping people thrive at work, in the classroom and in their communities—is what drives Second Harvest Heartland, its partners and supporters,” said Rob Zeaske, chief executive officer of Second Harvest Heartland.

About Schwan’s Home Service, Inc.
Schwan’s Home Service, Inc., a subsidiary of Schwan’s Company, markets and distributes more than 300 high-quality frozen foods through home-delivery and mail-order services. Popular product lines include the company’s signature ice cream, pizza, premium meats and seafood, ethnic specialties, breakfast items and desserts. Based in Minnesota, Schwan’s has more than 400 local sales and distribution centers across the continental United States. To learn more, visit Schwans.com, download the Schwan’s mobile app, or call 1-888-SCHWANS (1-888-724-9267). Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Second Harvest Heartland
Second Harvest Heartland is one of the largest, most efficient and most innovative hunger relief organizations in the nation. In close partnership with nearly 1,000 food shelves, food pantries and other meal programs, Second Harvest Heartland helps the one in ten people in Minnesota and western Wisconsin who face hunger every day. On average, 74 percent of food our partner agencies distribute comes from Second Harvest Heartland. In 2017, Second Harvest Heartland helped provide a record 81 million meals to more than a half million people. We will continue to leverage our unique position in the emergency food chain to advocate, educate and provide food until everyone in our service area has what they need to thrive. For more information, visit 2harvest.org or call 651.484.5117.