Garelick Farms donates 55,250 Cartons of Milk to the RI Community Food Bank

Milk is one of the most requested items at Food Banks Across the country.

To help fight hunger across the Northeast, local dairy brand Garelick Farms has announced it will donate 55,250 units of its shelf stable “Giving Cow” milk to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank (RICFB). The donation is the result of the brand’s month-long “Buy one, give one” campaign with Stop & Shop to help local families across Rhode Island. Milk is one of the most requested yet least donated items at food banks across the country.

“We care deeply about making a difference close to home,” said Brad Lahrman, General Manager, Garelick Farms. “We recognize that many food pantries face challenges with high demand for milk but limited refrigeration space when it comes to storing traditional milk. That’s why we’re proud to offer our shelf-stable Giving Cow milk cartons – a practical solution that helps ensure families across Rhode Island have reliable access to nutritious milk.”

The single-serve, 8-ounce cartons of “Giving Cow” milk have a shelf life for up to a year. Typically, fresh milk only has a shelf life of about 20 days from processing. The Giving Cow milk cartons are specifically designed for food banks and kids backpack programs to fight hunger and help feed families in need.

Working to Help Fight Hunger In Rhode Island

According to Food Bank’s 2024 Status Report on Hunger in Rhode Island, 38% of households in the state are food insecure.

“We’re so grateful to Garelick Farms, and to Stop & Shop for this meaningful donation,” said Melissa Cherney, Rhode Island Community Food Bank CEO. “Right now, more people than ever before are seeking assistance from our statewide network of member agencies. Milk is one of the top items requested, and we are incredibly grateful.”

About Garelick Farms®

Garelick Farms has been providing families in the Northeast with delicious, fresh dairy since 1931. With manufacturing facilities in Franklin, Mass., New Britain, Conn., and Rensselaer, N.Y., Garelick Farms produces fluid milk, cream, half & half, sour cream and dips. Garelick Farms is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned by 9,500 family dairy farmers.  For more information, visit garelickfarms.com.

About Rhode Island Community Food Bank
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank distributes food to over 82,000 Rhode Islanders each month through a statewide network of 147 member agencies, including food pantries, meal sites, shelters, youth programs, and senior centers. The Food Bank distributes more than 18 million pounds of food annually, including over 4 million pounds of fresh produce and 3 million pounds of culturally relevant food. The Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. To learn more, visit rifoodbank.org.