Pork Power Donation Program

Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois

Thanks to donations from pig farmers and support of various partners, Pork Power has provided more than 1 MILLION pounds of pork, amounting to more than 4 MILLION servings, to hungry Illinois residents since the program began in 2008. Food banks across Illinois work with our association to accept donations and distribute to families throughout the state.  

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Shirts available in sizes S-XXXL at The Illinois Pork Pop Up Store.

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If you are a farmer that wants to participate by donating a hog, please contact IPPA office at (217) 529-3100 prior to processing to ensure funds are available. You can find the donation form here.

Pork Power is a program initiated by the IPPA to provide access to pork to our neighbors throughout Illinois. Through Pork Power, families have been educated on how to prepare and incorporate pork into their favorite dishes. They will also receive information on the important nutritional, mental and physical benefits of including protein in the diet. Farmers and partnering commodity groups have worked together to donate to the program year-round to help feed those in need. This Program would not be possible without the support of our commodity partners. Thank you, Illinois Corn, Illinois Soybean Association, and Illinois Association of Meat Processors!

If you want to learn how you can be a partner with Pork Power, click here.

Thank you to our ongoing partners, the Illinois Corn, the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program, and Feeding Illinois, for their generosity!