Carhartt Donates $1 Million to Address Food Insecurity

Carhartt, the leading workwear brand, has committed $1 million to help address food insecurity and support American farmers. The donation will be split between two organizations: $500,000 to The Farmlink Project and $500,000 to Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.

Carhartt’s $500,000 donation to The Farmlink Project will support its mission to connect farmers with surplus produce to food banks, reducing waste while ensuring nutritious food reaches communities across the country. Every year, about 108 billion pounds of produce goes to waste, while 37 million Americans lack access to safe and sufficient food. The Farmlink Project’s work is crucial in bridging this gap.

The $500,000 donation to Feeding America will help provide 5 million meals through its nationwide network of partner food banks. Feeding America’s network includes 250+ food banks, 20+ statewide food bank associations, 10+ regional co-ops, and 60,000+ agency partners, food pantries, and meal programs. Carhartt’s support will help these organizations meet the needs of their communities with dignity.

Beyond its financial commitment, Carhartt is partnering with The Farmlink Project to distribute food in the metro Detroit area. Carhartt associates will team up with The Farmlink Project to bring direct support to families in the company’s hometown community ahead of Thanksgiving. Carhartt is also extending its partnership with Feeding America as it opens new owned retail stores. With each new store opening through July 2027, Carhartt will host a food drive, with donations distributed to neighbors through local partner food banks.

Since 1889, Carhartt has been committed to serving and protecting hardworking people. Through partnerships like these, the brand puts that commitment into action, helping build stronger communities and supporting the people who keep them running. Carhartt’s mission has always been to build durable products for workers on and off the job, but its commitment to them goes beyond the gear it makes. The company’s $1 million donation underscores its dedication to addressing food insecurity and supporting American farmers.

Carhartt, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with approximately 3,000 employees worldwide, is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company’s founder, Hamilton Carhartt. The company’s commitment to serving and protecting hardworking people is reflected in its partnerships with organizations like The Farmlink Project and Feeding America.

Since 2020, The Farmlink Project has delivered more than 500 million pounds of fresh food through a network of growers, distributors, and community partners. Farmlink uses what it learns from every truckload to close gaps in food recovery and help build a food system that works better for farmers, people, and the planet. Carhartt’s support will help Farmlink continue its mission of ensuring that good food does not go to waste while communities face food insecurity.

In summary, Carhartt’s $1 million donation to The Farmlink Project and Feeding America marks a significant step in addressing food insecurity and supporting American farmers. Through its partnerships and ongoing commitment, Carhartt is making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.