Chobani is making a powerful impact in the fight against hunger in the Magic Valley, partnering with local organizations to ensure families have access to healthy, nutritious food. Their latest project, "Lola," is a 28-foot refrigerated trailer stationed at St. Luke’s Magic Valley, housing perishable items like eggs, dairy and fresh produce. Working alongside St. Luke's Health System, Glanbia Nutritionals and the Idaho Food Bank, Chobani aims to provide 2,500 healthy meals to families in need each week.
Food insecurity in the Twin Falls and Jerome areas has risen sharply, with hunger increasing by 40% since the pandemic. Chobani’s chief impact officer, Nishant Roy, highlighted the urgent need, stating, "Access to nutrient-dense food is a basic human right, and we want to ensure our community is getting the nutritious meals they deserve." With a shortfall of nearly one million pounds of food in the region, Lola is a much-needed resource for families.
The trailer, powered by St. Luke’s and managed in partnership with the Idaho Food Bank, is already making a difference. Local food pantries are working hard to distribute these essential food items, and the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. Just one week after launching, food is reaching the families who need it most.
This initiative highlights the importance of collaboration across sectors—healthcare, food production and nonprofit organizations—coming together to tackle hunger head-on. Chobani and its partners are committed to creating lasting change and ensuring no family in the Magic Valley goes hungry.
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