New Distribution Center will Help Feed More Kansans Living in Poverty

Bread of Life Distribution Center accepts donation from Cargill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2006

Contact: Greg Standifer 316-352-5147

WICHITA, Kan. – More than 75,000 South Central Kansans live in poverty and rely on service organizations like Bread of Life Distribution Center, Inc., to make it through the month with food on the table. As that number increases, Bread of Life sees a rise in demand for its services. In order to provide assistance to those people in need, Bread of Life accepted a $20,000 gift from Cargill to help construct a new, larger distribution facility.

“Cargill’s commitment to nourishing the people of our city and neighboring towns is one we can all learn from,” said Herb Hudson, executive director, Bread of Life Distribution Center, Inc. “The new building will enable us to serve an additional 10,000 people each year and provide them with more nutritious meals.”

The 11,250 square-foot distribution center will be built in the 1200 block of East Galena, near South Hydraulic Street and Interstate-135.

“Bread of Life is a great organization that provides a wonderful service for members of our community,” explained Alan Smith, vice president of risk management, Cargill and Cargill Cares committee member. “Cargill is proud to provide Bread of Life with this gift to better help those people in our area who need assistance.”

About Bread of Life Distribution Center, Inc.:

Established in 1991, Bread of Life Distribution Center, Inc. distributes food and clothing to people in Wichita and the South Central region of Kansas, contributes to relief efforts during and after local disasters and also participates in two annual holiday giveaways. Each year, Bread of Life distributes more than 1.3 million pounds of food to more than 50,000 individuals living in Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Kingman, McPherson, Rice, Sedgwick and Sumner counties.

About Cargill Cares:

Wichita Cargill Cares is an employee-led group whose mission is to assist in meeting Cargill’s commitment to the community through charitable contributions and donations, as well as to advise, support and assist in implementation of volunteer opportunities for Wichita employees.

About Cargill, Inc.:

Cargill is an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With 149,000 employees in 63 countries, the company is committed to using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help them succeed. For more information, visit http://www.cargill.com/.

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