WEST DES MOINES — On May 13, the Muscatine Hy-Vee distributed 7,200 free mangos to customers during a contactless, drive-thru giveaway event.
During the event, one bag containing 12 fresh mangos was distributed to approximately 600 customers who were in line for the giveaway. Product was safely loaded into customers’ vehicles to limit physical contact. The event was made possible thanks to Hy-Vee’s produce supplier Robinson Fresh, which donated the mangos in light of the current coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 6,000 pounds of mangos were donated for the event.
“During these extraordinary times, we want to help where we can,” said Michael Castagnetto, president of Robinson Fresh. “We are proud to do our part and we couldn’t ask for a better ally to help get fresh, quality mangos into the hands of families in need. When our communities need a little extra help, we all need to pitch-in where we can.”
“We deeply appreciate Robinson Fresh’s generosity and their assistance in helping us care for our customers and our communities during this time,” said Tina Potthoff, Hy-Vee’s senior vice president, communications. “We hope this donation provides some relief to our customers, especially as more families become financially impacted during this time.”
The contribution is part of a series of donations that Hy-Vee and its suppliers are making to local communities and food banks across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region.