VALLEY CITY, N.D. (CGI) – Columbia Grain International donated to the Valley City Public High School food pantry.
In December of 2020, CGI is giving back to local charities to support their employees and farmers in agricultural communities. CGI has donated to 30 charities within the 46 cities they operate within, spanning Washington, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, and North Dakota, including Toys for Tots, Meals on Wheels, local food banks, schools, senior centers, children’s homes, community centers, and churches.
This season, Columbia Grain International is supporting its local charities with monetary donations, coats, and toys for children and donating small-pack lentils to food banks. “We value our dedicated partner producers in the communities we do business with and believe it’s important to give back and help these small communities grow into the future,” says President and CEO of Columbia Grain International, Jeff Van Pevenage.
“Our businesses are generally located in small, rural communities in which helping our neighbors is a top priority. We are thrilled to be a part of a company whose values align with our community’s own ideals. Members of Columbia Grain International’s Charity Committee were eager to identify and administer philanthropic work with their local non-profit organizations. We are working with senior centers, schools, food banks, and supply drives all over our company’s network. It feels great to give to our neighbors, and we hope our work cultivates growth in our communities,” says Committee Chairman and Merchandiser of Columbia Grain International, Lane Hannas.
Feature photo: R to L Hi-Liner Pantry’s Penny Peterson and CGI’s Darren Bjornson.