Alongside its protein donation, Keystone has teamed up with the Land O’Lakes Foundation to further support local communities. Each participating food bank will receive an additional $1,000 contribution from the Foundation, made on Keystone’s behalf.
“Keystone’s swine business is built on feeding families, and we believe that responsibility extends beyond our customers to the communities we serve,” said Kevin Still, President and CEO of Keystone. “We’re proud to partner with these incredible organizations to help ensure families have access to nutritious meals during the holiday season.”
“Protein is one of the most requested items by those we serve, said Kier Crites Muller, CEO of Food Finders.
“We are thankful to Keystone for this extra donation of pork as we head into the holiday season. It’s a true reflection of their mission to “Lead. Serve. Grow. Embrace.”
These donations underscore Keystone’s commitment to supporting local communities and promoting food security, arriving just in time for Thanksgiving distributions.
In 2025, Keystone donated more than $1.4 million into rural communities through food security efforts, agriculture education and leadership programming and farm and energy safety efforts.
“Protein is the single most requested item from our neighbors facing food insecurity, and thanks to Keystone Cooperative’s generous donation of 500 pounds of pork, 500 families will have the protein they need to enjoy nourishing meals this Thanksgiving,” said Sunni Matters, Chief Operations Officer at Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana. As we enter the holiday season, when the need in our local communities grows even more urgent, commitments from donors like Keystone to serving neighbors ensure families can gather around the table with comfort and strength during these uncertain times.”
Fourteen percent of U.S. households reported food insecurity on average between January and October 2025, up from twelve percent in 2024. This means roughly 1 in 7 households struggled to afford enough food at some point this year.
“Keystone’s contribution of pork to Community Harvest Food Bank and our fellow food banks in northern Indiana reflects a deep commitment to community and compassion,” said Carmen Cumberland, President and CEO of Community Harvest Food Bank. “This gift will bring nourishment and hope to many families in need, and we are sincerely grateful for their partnership.”
“At Keystone, we understand the importance of supporting those in need, not just during the holidays, but all year long,” said Nathan Hedden, Vice President of Swine & Animal Nutrition. “Food insecurity impacts countless families, and we’re honored to help ease that burden by providing nutrient-rich protein to those who need it most.”
