JOHNSTON, Iowa (KTIV) – Families across Iowa will be able to have nutritious protein during the coldest months of the year, thanks to a local grocery store chain. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Fareway Stores, Inc. made a donation of more than 69,000 lbs. of ham, totaling about 5,504 individual hams, to Iowa food banks.

Fareway says the hams will be distributed through the following food bank partners:

• The Food Bank of Iowa, which is receiving 60% of the donated hams.
• Siouxland and River Bend Food Banks, each of which will receive 20% of the donated hams.

The donation itself includes a selection of products, including classic half-size hams, spiral hams, and full-size carver hams. More than 69,000 lbs of ham were donated by Fareway Stores, Inc. According to the company, Fareway hopes the donation not only fills plates across Iowa but also brings comfort, connection, and dignity to the households it reaches.

Fareway says the ham was donated to help feed Iowans who face food insecurity. The donation announcement took place at the Food Bank of Iowa, Tuesday.