Strong partnerships are built over time. They grow through shared values, consistent action, and a commitment to making a difference in the communities we serve.
For Midwest Food Bank, State Farm has been a trusted partner for 20 years. Their support extends far beyond financial contributions. Through volunteer service, employee giving programs, food drives, disaster relief efforts, and community campaigns, State Farm continues to play a meaningful role in helping us meet the needs of families across our footprint.
Today, State Farm stands as the largest corporate donor in Midwest Food Bank’s history—a reflection of a partnership rooted in service and community impact.
Serving Through Volunteerism
One of the most visible ways State Farm supports Midwest Food Bank is through hands-on volunteer service.
Throughout the year, State Farm employees & retirees dedicate their time to sorting food, packing relief supplies, preparing distributions, and supporting special projects across multiple Midwest Food Bank locations. These volunteer efforts help increase our capacity and ensure resources reach local communities efficiently.
Their willingness to serve demonstrates that meaningful impact often begins with people showing up and working together.
The Power of the Peanut Butter Drive
State Farm’s support also extends into creative community engagement efforts.
The annual Peanut Butter Drive has become an important opportunity to provide one of the most requested items by food banks. Peanut butter offers a nutritious, shelf-stable source of protein that helps families facing food insecurity supplement meals throughout the month.
In addition to collecting jars of peanut butter, the drive includes a virtual giving option that allows supporters to make financial contributions. These donations help Midwest Food Bank purchase peanut butter in bulk, stretching every dollar further and increasing the amount of food that can be distributed to nonprofit partners serving communities in need.
By rallying employees and community members around a simple goal, State Farm helps provide thousands of meals while raising awareness about the ongoing need for food assistance. Through both physical donations and virtual giving, the Peanut Butter Drive demonstrates how collective action can make a meaningful difference for families across the country.
Turning Generosity Into Greater Impact
Through matching gift opportunities, State Farm employees and retirees can multiply the impact of their personal giving.
These programs encourage generosity while helping charitable contributions go even further. Every matched gift strengthens the ability of Midwest Food Bank to provide food, relief, and support to individuals and families experiencing hardship.
Matching gifts are a powerful reminder that small acts of generosity can create significant community impact when people work together.
Partnering Through the Atlanta Hawks Million Meal Campaign
State Farm’s commitment to hunger relief also extends through high-profile community partnerships such as the Atlanta Hawks Million Meal Campaign.
This initiative brings together organizations, businesses, and community leaders around a common goal: helping provide meals to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
By supporting efforts like these, State Farm helps raise awareness while mobilizing resources that make a measurable difference in local communities.
Responding When Disaster Strikes
When disasters occur, communities often need immediate assistance.
State Farm has consistently demonstrated a commitment to helping people recover during difficult times through disaster relief funding and support. These resources help Midwest Food Bank prepare, respond, and deliver critical supplies when emergencies impact families and neighborhoods.
Having committed partners ready to stand alongside communities before and after disasters allows relief efforts to move faster and reach more people when they need it most.
Looking Ahead
The partnership between Midwest Food Bank and State Farm is about more than financial support. It is about people coming together to serve others, strengthen communities, and respond when needs arise.
We are grateful for State Farm’s ongoing commitment and the countless employees, agents, and leaders who continue to invest their time, resources, and compassion in the mission.
Together, we are helping ensure that food, relief, and care reach people when they need it most.
