Dairy MAX represents 900 dairy farm families across an eight-state region. Dairy farmers are committed to providing sustainable nutrition that is good for people, animals and the planet. Dairy MAX and Feeding America share the goal of reducing barriers to nutritious foods, and Dairy MAX works to fill that nutritional gap by partnering with local food pantries to place coolers that increase storage capacity for fresh dairy foods.

Program Requirements & Deliverables

1. Application must be submitted by a 501c3 feeding organization.
2. Food bank network agrees to utilize cooler for dairy only (Food bank/pantry is responsible for providing consistent supply of dairy to pantries awarded a Dairy MAX cooler, with a priority on milk).
3. Pantries must distribute weekly and/or have significant opportunity to increase dairy distribution to their guests.
4. Food bank/pantry must agree to monthly usage reporting.
5. Pantry must have adequate space and electrical capacity.