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CHS Harvest for Hunger raises more than $725,000

and 610,000 pounds of food to fight hunger in rural America

ST. PAUL, Minn. (April 5, 2017) — Through the generosity of farmers, ranchers and CHS employees, the CHS Harvest for Hunger food, funds and grain drive is helping local food banks fight hunger in rural America.

More than $725,000 and nearly 610,000pounds of food are headed to families in need, thanks to the CHS Harvest for Hunger food, funds and grain drive organized by the Country Operations division of CHS, the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative.

Since the program’s launch in 2011, more than $4.7 million and 3.4 million pounds of food have been raised. Donations and additional contributions by CHS will be going to food shelves and other charitable organizations in the local communities served by CHS. CHS business units across the United States, from Illinois to Washington, participated in the 2017 Harvest for Hunger drive held March 1-20. People gathered at community fundraising dinners and employees bravely accepted pies in the face, just a few of the ways money was raised to help those who face hunger every day.

“Every year, our CHS Country Operations locations come up with fun and engaging activities to gather their communities together to raise money for our CHS Harvest for Hunger campaign,” says LyndenJohnson, executive vice president, CHS Country Operations. “Hunger is a reality for many in our communities, and we want to help those in need put food on the table.Through CHS Harvest for Hunger, we can make a difference.”

CHS Inc. ( is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy, grains and foods, CHS is committed to helping its customers, farmer-owners and other stakeholders grow their businesses through its domestic and global operations. CHS, a Fortune 100 company, supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain marketing services, animal feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions including insurance, financial and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products.

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