Hatco Donates $25,000 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to Support Hunger Relief Efforts
MILWAUKEE – April 2026 – Hatco®, a leading manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, has donated $25,000 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. With a matching contribution from the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM), the donation totals $50,000 and provides nearly 200,000 meals to families in need across Eastern Wisconsin.
This marks the second consecutive year Hatco has supported Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. The donation reinforces the company’s commitment to social responsibility and giving back to the communities in which it operates.
“Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a trusted partner, and we’re grateful for the relationship we’ve built together,” said Lorne Deacon, President and CEO at Hatco Corporation. “By supporting their critical work, we can help strengthen the communities where we live and work. We’re also proud to partner with NAFEM, matching the amount, which will double the impact of this donation and help provide nearly 200,000 meals for families across Eastern Wisconsin.”
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the state’s largest local hunger relief organization, with a vision of a Wisconsin free from hunger. The organization procures food from local farmers, retailers, and manufacturers, then sorts, re-packs, and distributes that food to hunger relief programs – including food pantries, meal programs, and shelters – in 35 counties.
In addition to its donation, Hatco Corporation is also the presenting sponsor of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s 20th Annual Grateful Plate fundraising event. The event will take place on Thursday, May 7, at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin says the event “celebrates the progress we’ve made in the fight against hunger in Eastern Wisconsin – and showcases our commitment to future growth and innovation within our 35-county service area.”
To learn more about Hatco and its commitment to community involvement, visit www.hatcocorp.com. To support Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, visit FeedingAmericaWI.org to donate or volunteer.
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About Hatco
Since 1950, Hatco, a leading manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, has been dedicated to supporting the foodservice industry worldwide with its innovative products. With locations in Milwaukee and Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Hatco is committed to exceptional customer service and designs durable sanitizing, warming, holding, merchandising, cooking, and cooling solutions tailored to meet the needs of foodservice operations. A proud employee-owned company and brand of Hatco Corporation, Hatco continues to set the standard for reliability, performance, and excellence in the foodservice industry.
About Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the largest hunger relief organization in the state, with locations in Milwaukee and Appleton. Founded in 1982 by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is an independent member of the Feeding America network. Collaborating with nearly 400 hunger relief programs including food pantries, meal programs, and shelters, the nonprofit organization provides healthy food for over 500,000 neighbors in need across 35 counties in Eastern Wisconsin. To learn more about how we can all work together to solve hunger in Wisconsin, visit FeedingAmericaWI.org.