Statement on Hormel Hunger Study

"On Monday, October 29, Hormel Foods Corporation and America’s Second Harvest – The Nation’s Food Bank Network issued a news release sharing the results of the Hormel Hunger Study 2007: A National Perspective.

"While the study contains useful information about public perceptions regarding the problem of hunger in America, the release issued to the media states that a certain percentage of the public believes that domestic hunger is worsening due to ethanol use. America's Second Harvest takes no position on ethanol use, nor do we suggest any linkages between ethanol and hunger. America's Second Harvest regrets the inclusion of what may be considered as an endorsement of this claim in the news release.

"America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food Bank Network is the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. Our focus lies with getting food to hungry Americans."

Contact:
Ross Fraser
America’s Second Harvest
312.641.6422