Goya Foods is sending more than 200,000 pounds of food to Colombia to help communities recover from recent devastating earthquakes.
The donation, five truckloads in all, is moving through the company’s Goya Gives initiative in partnership with Global Empowerment Mission, which is handling distribution to the families who need it most.
“Our hearts are with the people of Colombia during this difficult time,” Co-President Peter Unanue said. “For 90 years, Goya has stood with communities in times of need. We hope this donation provides nourishment and comfort to families as they recover and rebuild. We stand with the people of Colombia and remain committed to supporting relief efforts.”
Michael Capponi, GEM’s founder and president, praised the commitment.
“Goya has once again demonstrated what meaningful corporate partnership looks like in the immediate aftermath of a disaster,” he said. “This donation gives GEM the ability to rapidly move essential resources directly into the hands of families impacted by the earthquakes in Colombia. Our model is built around speed, efficiency and strong partnerships, ensuring aid arrives quickly and reaches the communities where it has the greatest impact. We are deeply grateful to Goya for standing with GEM and the people of Colombia as we move from immediate response toward long-term recovery.”
Colombia isn’t the first stop this year. Goya also sent aid after recent earthquakes in Venezuela, part of a 90-year pattern of stepping in after disasters in the U.S. and abroad. Founded in 1936, the company is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food business, manufacturing and distributing more than 2,500 products rooted in Spanish, Caribbean, Mexican, and Central and South American cooking. Goya Gives works with more than 300 partner organizations — food banks, churches, shelters, schools and cultural groups — on both disaster response and longer-term work like scholarships and education programs.
