Source: Goya Foods, Inc.
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, December 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, delivers 220,000 pounds of food to venezuela’s population, which continues to suffer severe food shortages. It is the second installment of a 400,000-pound food donation, which is part of the company’s #GoyaGivesGlobal campaign and was made possible by the assistance of the Venezuelan Embassy in the United States, humanitarian agencies, charities and the United Nations.
“We thank the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United States, Carlos Vecchio, for his support in making goya’s donation possible and safely delivering food directly to the people who need it most. The Great Goya Family offers our prayers and the gift of the fruits of our work to our brothers and sisters in Venezuela who desperately need it,” said Bob Unanue, president of Goya Foods.
“Thank you to Goya for the important donation of critical humanitarian aid to Venezuela. Goya continues to show his ongoing commitment to the dramatic situation facing the people of Venezuela. For the interim government of President Juan Guaidó, it is a priority to care for Venezuelans suffering from lack of food, medicine and other basic needs. This significant donation of 220,000 pounds of food has been distributed directly in Venezuela by entities specializing in humanitarian aid,” said Carlos Vecchio, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United States.
Through Goya Gives, a global program committed to promoting the overall well-being of communities through social responsibility, environmental initiatives and company values, Goya supports nearly 300 charitable initiatives, scholarships and events each year. Since the start of the pandemic, the company has donated more than 3.5 million pounds of food and 20,000 protective masks.
For updates on our charitable efforts through Goya Gives, visit goya.com follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
About GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. it is the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, and has established the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages and distributes more than 2,500 high quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. Goya products are rooted in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world; The combination of authentic ingredients, sturdy seasonings and convenient preparation make Goya products ideal for every taste and table. For more information about Goya Foods, visit www.goya.com.
