GOYA FOODS Celebrates its 90th Anniversary with “Goya Gives Day”
Source: Goya Foods
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY , April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To celebrate its 90th anniversary, Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, held its annual Goya Gives Day, a nationwide food drive that provides 1 million pounds of food to individuals and families across the country, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Held on March 31, 2026, the 90th day of the year, the initiative commemorates nine decades of feeding families while reaffirming the company’s long-standing commitment to combating food insecurity.
Through its global initiative “Goya Gives,” Goya facilities, employees, and more than 100 community partners across the country and around the world participated in coordinated food donations and volunteer activities in a single day. This event reflects Goya’s enduring mission to unite people and serve the communities that have supported the brand for generations.
According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, approximately 47 million Americans live in food-insecure households, and about 13.5% of U.S. households experience food insecurity at some point during the year, highlighting the growing need for community food assistance and corporate donation initiatives.
“For 90 years, Goya has been more than a food company: we are a family committed to serving other families,” said Peter Unanue, Chairman of Goya Foods. “Goya Gives Day represents our gratitude to the communities that have welcomed us for almost a century. Donating one million pounds of food on the 90th day of our 90th anniversary is not just symbolic: it reflects our ongoing promise to support those in need and to continue making a meaningful difference.”
Since its founding in 1936, Goya Foods has grown from a small store to become the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, while maintaining its core values of quality, culture, and community. The Goya Gives initiative has supported disaster relief efforts, food banks, schools, and nonprofit organizations across the country, providing millions of pounds of food to families in need.
As Goya celebrates this significant anniversary, the company looks to the future with the same spirit of generosity and service that has defined its legacy for nine decades.
For more information, visit https://www.goya.com/es/90anos/
About GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States and has established itself as the leader in Latin American foods and seasonings. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes more than 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. For more information about Goya Foods, visit www.goya.com .
About Goya Gives: Goya Gives is a global initiative dedicated to improving communities by combating food insecurity, supporting education, and celebrating cultural heritage. Through partnerships with more than 300 organizations, including food banks, churches, shelters, schools, and cultural institutions, Goya Gives provides nutritious food, disaster relief, scholarships, and opportunities that foster an appreciation for culture, healthy lifestyles, and community spirit. To learn more, visit www.goyagives.comDay”
