We're Here to Help!

Throughout the year and especially during these difficult times, we should never forget those in need. During the current pandemic, we’re stepping up our efforts and giving back to more vulnerable communities by increasing our food donations and helping families have food on their tables. This year, we’ve donated over 1.2 million servings of Minute® Rice products to those in need.

Recently, we’ve partnered with several food banks and organizations across the country by providing a variety of Minute® Rice products to those greatly affected by COVID. To date a few of the agencies we’ve partnered with include:

Hunger Busters
Blessings in a Backpack
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Society of St. Vincent dePaul

Denver First Responders
The Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank
Operation Blessing
Fayette Cares
Central PA Food Bank
Greater Chicago Food Depository

Additionally we want to extend our appreciation to those working on the front lines – from hospital employees, first responders, police officers, to firemen. They have worked tirelessly to overcome these difficult times, and we want to acknowledge the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to keep us all safe. Over the last several months, we’ve visited several local hospitals and police/fire stations in Central Pennsylvania, Chicago, Denver and Lakeland/Winter Haven communities to drop off close to 116,000 cups of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice to squeeze in a quick meal between duties.

LAKELAND/WINTER HAVEN First Responders

Denver First Responders

Denver First Responders – Firemen
Denver First Responders – Workers
Denver First Responders – HTH

Follow our journey through the Central Pennsylvania and Chicago communities.

Central Pennsylvania First Responders

Kindred Healthcare Hospital
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Shriner’s Hospital
Skokie Fire Department
Chicago Fire Department

Chicago First Responders

Hershey Medical Center
UPMC Pinnacle Hospital
Hershey Fire Department
Harrisburg Fire Department
Harrisburg Fire Department
Harrisburg Fire Department
Harrisburg Fire Department
Harrisburg Fire Department
Harrisburg Fire Department

We’re All in This Together

Donating rice is what we can do to help, but what can you do to help your community?

Support local businesses/workers
Donate any refunded money from canceled events to non-profit organizations involved in the cause
Run errands and get medicine for the elderly or more health-compromised people in your neighborhood
Donate “shelf-stable” or nonperishable food/staples to food banks
Send charitable contributions to food-banks, hunger-relief organizations, and humanitarian aid organizations
Volunteer!
Stay healthy and follow the social distancing guidelines

Minute® Rice will continue to support our communities throughout the year. All donations will be updated on this page. Stay safe and take care! #HereToHelp #RiceYourWay