Episode 21: Iowa pig farmers are stepping up to help overcome hunger

Published: June 1, 2023, 8:09 p.m.

Welcome to Episode 21, where we get an inside look at the \u201cPork in the Pantry\u201d program created by Iowa pig farmers to combat food insecurity in their communities. The discussion includes Joyce Hoppes with Iowa Pork, Melanie Fierke from the Lord\u2019s Cupboard Food Pantry in Fort Dodge, along with Gregg Hora, a local pig farmer. They discuss the program\u2019s impact on communities facing food insecurity and the importance of providing high quality protein, especially pork, to those in need.