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Bob Evans Farms has released its first annual giving report, underscoring its charitable efforts over the past two years, including a total of $15.8 million in food and monetary donations. Despite COVID-19 challenges, the company increased its monetary giving by 3% from 2021 to 2022. The report highlights a significant increase in food donations, with over $14.4 million provided to food banks, marking a 132% rise from the previous year. Employee contributions totaled 525 hours of community service, demonstrating a strong commitment to philanthropy focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Bob Evans Farms has awarded $75,000 to three veteran entrepreneurs as part of its sixth annual Heroes to CEOs grant-giving contest, recognizing past entrants. Each winner, including Zephrine Hanson of Hampden Farms, Hal Zaima of Sterilogy, and Brett D'Alessandro of Backpacks for Life, receives $25,000 and professional mentoring. This initiative supports military veterans and their families, aligning with Bob Evans' philanthropic mission. Since its inception in 2017, the program has allocated a total of $450,000 to veteran-owned businesses.