For Immediate Release
International Poultry Expo
Tucker, Ga. - February 26, 2024

2024 IPPE Donates $33,314 to Atlanta Community Food Bank

As part of the effort to fight hunger, the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) raised $33,314 for the Atlanta Community Food Bank through its ‘Giving Back to Atlanta’ campaign. The donation included $14,500 in contributions from IPPE, Hawkins Inc. and WATT Global Media, with additional contributions of $4,824 from Expo Auctions and $2,160 from B and B Glass Studio/The Glass House. Numerous IPPE attendees made individual donations totaling $11,830.

"The support that IPPE and its attendees and exhibitors have given the Atlanta Community Food Bank is deeply appreciated. Contributions from these valued partners will help provide more than 100,000 meals to families in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, where one in four children face food insecurity each day," said Kyle Waide, president and CEO, Atlanta Community Food Bank.

“IPPE has been raising funds through its ‘Giving Back to Atlanta’ campaign since 2016. With the help of exhibitors and attendees who give to the campaign every year, more than $213,000 has been donated to date to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. We thank everyone that has helped contribute to fighting hunger in Atlanta,” said IPPE show organizers.

Feeding the world healthy and sustainable food products is the mission of the feed, meat, and poultry and egg industries. Despite the gains the industries have made over the years in improving production and efficiency levels and genetic advancements, many individuals still suffer from hunger. One in seven Americans, and an estimated 755,000 people in metro Atlanta, rely on food pantries and meal service programs to feed their families each year.

Sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Meat Institute, IPPE is the world's largest annual animal food, meat, and poultry and egg industry event of its kind.

About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

About AFIA
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry-manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

About the Meat Institute
The Meat Institute is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry. Formed from the 2015 merger of the American Meat Institute (AMI) and North American Meat Association (NAMA), the Institute has a rich, century-long history and provides essential member services including legislative, regulatory, scientific, international and public affairs representation. The Meat Institute's mission is to shape a public policy environment in which the meat and poultry industry can produce wholesome products safely, efficiently and profitably. Together, the Institute's members produce the vast majority of U.S. beef, pork, lamb and poultry and the equipment, ingredients and services needed for the highest quality products.

About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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(From left): Eric Zito, vice president of business development, Meat Institute. Sarah Novak, chief operations officer, AFIA; Gwen Venable, executive vice president – expo and communication services, USPOULTRY; Jessica Morse, director of meetings and events, AFIA; Nath Morris, president, USPOULTRY; and Ben Burgess, corporate relations manager, Atlanta Community Food Bank.