We contributed $12.5 million in cash and products in 2023 to uplift communities
Our Philanthropic Focus
Food Security, Education and Communities
We focus our philanthropic efforts on three areas: food security, education and supporting the local communities where we operate. These areas closely align with our business initiatives, and over the years we’ve learned they are also the areas our team members are most passionate about.
Throughout our history, we have donated our food products to help fight food insecurity. We produce high-quality, differentiated products for our consumers, and we use our expertise in food manufacturing, distribution and protein as a resource to help hunger relief efforts around the world.
In addition, our team members are involved in their communities and committed to making a difference in the places where they live and work.
The Hormel Foundation
This nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization was established in 1941 by George A. Hormel and his son, Jay C. The Hormel Foundation supports charitable, educational and scientific organizations in Austin, Minn., including The Hormel Institute cancer research center. Since 1941, The Hormel Foundation has given more than $244 million. It is one of the top giving foundations in Minnesota.