GE Appliances Expands Longstanding Partnership with Dare to Care Food Bank Through Donation of Cold Storage Units to Support Fresh Food Distribution

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Appliances, a Haier company, is expanding its decades-long partnership with Dare to Care Food Bank through a new cold storage initiative designed to increase families’ access to fresh, nutritious food. The company is donating GE and GE Profile refrigerators and freezers, including delivery and installation, to Dare to Care community partners to enhance their ability to safely store and distribute perishable items.

This initiative builds on a rich history of collaboration rooted in volunteerism and shared commitment to serving the region. Each year, GE Appliances employees donate more than three tons of food through workplace collection drives, while corporate community engagement grants and volunteerism support facility improvements that help Dare to Care broaden and enhance its services, underscoring the company’s deep commitment to fighting hunger across the community.

Transforming Community Health Through Fresh Food Access

Reliable refrigeration remains one of the largest barriers for food pantries working to provide nutrient-rich foods such as produce, meat, and dairy. By supplying cold storage, GE Appliances is helping eliminate a major challenge that limits fresh food distribution.

Access to fresh groceries plays a critical role in improving community health and nutrition security:

• Reduces diet-related illness: Fresh foods help prevent chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
• Supplies essential nutrients: Protein, iron, vitamins, and other nutrients are more readily available through perishable items than shelf-stable donations.
• Supports dignity and choice: High-quality, fresh items create a more equitable and dignified shopping experience for families.
• Prevents food waste: Expanded cold storage allows pantries to accept surplus produce and protein from farmers, retailers, and producers.

With reliable refrigeration now in place, community partners can expand the variety and nutritional value of the foods they offer by transforming pantries into stronger pillars of community health.

“Access to fresh, healthy food should not be a privilege,” said Katina Whitlock, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications and Community Engagement at GE Appliances. “Our employees care deeply about this community, and this partnership with Dare to Care allows us to support families in a meaningful, lasting way. By providing cold storage infrastructure, we are helping ensure pantries can offer the nutritious food that fuels health, dignity, and opportunity.”

Dare to Care President and CEO Vincent James emphasized the critical impact of this partnership. “Food is health and access to fresh produce and protein are essential for the overall well-being of the families we serve,” James said. “GE Appliances has been one of our most committed partners for many years, and this investment in cold storage expands what is possible for our network of community pantries. Together, we are strengthening the foundation for a healthier, more food-secure Kentuckiana.”

A Public–Private Partnership Built for Impact

The collaboration underscores the power of private and nonprofit organizations coming together to address systemic challenges. Cold storage is a major expense for local food pantries, and GE Appliances’ donation alleviates that burden while helping Dare to Care fulfill its mission more effectively.

About GE Appliances

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S. manufacturer of home appliances with 15,500 team members nationwide. GE Appliances, found in half of all U.S. homes, is proud to be rated America’s #1 Appliance Company¹, trusted by millions of families nationwide. We manufacture and sell products under the Monogram™, Café™, GE Profile™, GE®, Haier™, and Hotpoint™ brands. Our operations support nearly 98,000 additional American jobs and represent an investment of more than $3.5 billion since 2016. We are deeply committed to the communities where we live and work, passionate about getting closer to our product users to understand their needs and driven by the belief that there’s always a better way.

To learn more about our company, brands, career opportunities, and impact, visit geappliancesco.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

About Dare to Care Food Bank

Dare to Care is the largest hunger relief organization serving the greater Louisville and Southern Indiana region serving as a central hub for more than 400 partner agencies, schools, and programs across 13 counties in Kentucky and Indiana. Through operational innovation and community partnerships, Dare to Care works to ensure everyone has access to the food they need to thrive. Our mission is working together to provide pathways to end hunger in our community. For more information on how to give or receive help, please visit DaretoCare.org.

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