Huron County, Ohio (February 15, 2024) – Local farmer Barb Eitle knows the importance of helping those in need. That’s why she has directed a $5,000 donation for 2024 from Bayer Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities program to Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH). This generous contribution will provide 6,500 nutritious meals to families struggling with food insecurity in Huron County, Ohio.

Eitle chose FHFH for its innovative approach to fighting hunger. The organization collects donated deer and livestock, pays for the meat to be processed at local butcher shops, and distributes it to area food banks and feeding ministries. This ensures families have access to high-quality protein, a crucial component of a healthy diet.

“We are incredibly grateful to Barb Eitle for choosing to support FHFH with this donation,” said Josh Wilson, Executive Director of FHFH. “This funding will allow us to serve many additional people and families in need, providing them with essential protein and hope.”

Eitle’s contribution was made possible through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program. Since 2010, Bayer Fund has partnered with farmers across the country, empowering them to support thousands of causes they care about by donating millions of dollars to the charities they have selected. Farmers have directed donations to food banks, emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs and many others that reflect the spirit and support the vibrancy of rural America.

“Bayer Fund is proud to work side-by-side with farmers to identify local eligible nonprofit organizations that are able to provide their residents with solutions that leave a lasting impact,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund president.

To learn more about how America’s Farmers are making an impact, visit www.AmericasFarmers.com.

About Bayer Fund:  Bayer Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where Bayer customers and employees live and work by providing funding for food and nutrition, education and community development projects.