Goya Foods donates over 200,000 pounds of food after earthquakes in Colombia

Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, is responding to the humanitarian crisis following devastating earthquakes in Colombia.

The company is donating more than 200,000 pounds of food to help provide essential nourishment to individuals and families affected by the disaster.

In partnership with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), Goya is working to ensure that the food reaches communities and families most urgently in need.

“Our hearts are with the people of Colombia during this difficult time,” said Peter Unanue, co-president of Goya Foods. “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.”

The donation consists of five truckloads of Goya products, packed with a variety of essential food items to help meet the immediate needs of communities affected by the earthquakes. Through its Goya Gives initiative and partnership with GEM, Goya is committed to helping ensure critical food supplies reach those who need them most as relief and recovery efforts continue.

“Goya has once again demonstrated what meaningful corporate partnership looks like in the immediate aftermath of a disaster,” said Michael Capponi, founder and president of Global Empowerment Mission. “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.”

Goya’s longstanding commitment to humanitarian relief spans 90 years, and the company has responded to natural disasters and crises throughout the United States and around the world, including the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.

Through Goya Gives, Goya continues this legacy by providing food and essential resources to communities in need, working with trusted partners like Global Empowerment Mission to deliver support where it is needed most.