Nebraska receives funding from Medica
$500,000 in funding for food and nutrition security has been given by Medica to five different states, including Nebraska.
By News Channel NebraskaNEBRASKA -- $500,000 in funding for food and nutrition security has been given by Medica to five different states, including Nebraska.
The states of Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin received a total $500,000 from Medica.
The funding was given "as America is facing its worst rate of hunger in years," according to a recent report from USA Today.
“I am hopeful that Medica’s contributions will help provide people in need with nutritional food choices,” said Lisa Erickson, Medica President and CEO. “When we talk about food security the nutritional aspect of the issue often is missing in that conversation—nourishing our bodies with fruits, vegetables, whole grains. I think that is incredibly important for everyone and we are pleased to support nutritional food programs for those in need..”
Medica employees to-date in 2023 have volunteered more than 1,000 hours at food distribution organizations throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nebraska.
The organizations that received the funding, listed by state, include:
