America's leading workwear brand joins forces with The Farmlink Project and Feeding America® to support American farmers, address hunger and provide 5 million meals¹ to neighbors experiencing food insecurity

Key takeaways:

• This Giving Tuesday, Carhartt is donating $1 million to support American farmers, address food insecurity and help hardworking families across the country access the food they need.
• Carhartt's $500,000 donation to The Farmlink Project will help connect surplus produce from farms to communities, while an additional $500,000 to Feeding America will help provide 5 million meals to people facing hunger.
• The investment targets the gap between food that is grown and food that reaches tables: Farmlink moves surplus produce from farms to food banks, and Feeding America's network distributes it to communities.
• Carhartt is also partnering with The Farmlink Project to bring volunteers together to distribute food in the Dearborn area ahead of Thanksgiving, bringing direct support to families in its hometown community.
• With each new store opening, Carhartt will host a food drive, with donations distributed to neighbors through Feeding America's local partner food banks.

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From the farmers who grow our food to the workers who help get it to our tables, hardworking people are the backbone of America's food system. Yet millions of people in America need help to put food on the table while billions of pounds of nutritious food goes uneaten each year. This Giving Tuesday, Carhartt is stepping up to help bridge that gap with a $1 million commitment to support farmers, get food where it is needed most and put food on the tables of hardworking people across the country.

Carhartt's $500,000 donation to The Farmlink Project will support its work connecting farmers with surplus produce to food banks, helping reduce waste while distributing nutritious food to communities across the country. Its $500,000 donation to Feeding America will help provide 5 million meals¹ through the organization's nationwide network of partner food banks.

"At Carhartt, our mission has always been to build durable products that serve and protect all hardworking people, but our commitment to them goes well beyond the gear we make," said Todd Corley, Chief People & Impact Officer at Carhartt. "The farmers who grow our food and the people who work every day to provide for their families deserve our support. By partnering with The Farmlink Project and Feeding America, we're helping make sure more of the food grown through hard work reaches the families who need it."

Carhartt's commitment builds on its existing relationship with The Farmlink Project, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity by connecting farmers with food banks.

"Every year, about 108 billion pounds of produce goes to waste while 37 million Americans lack access to safe and sufficient food. Carhartt's support helps us connect farmers with surplus produce to food banks, so the food that hardworking farmers grow reaches the families who need it. We're grateful for a partner that understands farm-to-table starts with the people doing the work," said Aidan Reilly, Co-founder of The Farmlink Project.

Carhartt is also partnering with Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization, to help neighbors access the food they need across the country.

"Across the country, families are working hard to make ends meet while the rising costs of food, housing, transportation and health care continue to put pressure on household budgets. Carhartt's support will help provide 5 million meals* through the Feeding America network and help food banks meet the needs of their communities with dignity. We're grateful to work alongside a partner committed to strengthening communities and helping more people access the food they need," said Elizabeth Pettengill, Interim Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships at Feeding America.

Beyond its financial commitment, Carhartt is teaming up with The Farmlink Project to distribute food in the metro Detroit area with support from Carhartt associates, bringing direct support to families in its hometown community ahead of Thanksgiving.

Carhartt is also extending its partnership with Feeding America as it opens new owned retail stores. With each new store opening through July 2027, Carhartt will host a food drive and donations will be distributed to neighbors facing hunger through local partner food banks.

Since 1889, Carhartt has been committed to serving and protecting hardworking people. Through partnerships like these, the brand puts that commitment into action, helping build stronger communities and supporting the people who keep them running.

To learn more about Carhartt's commitment to supporting hardworking communities, visit carhartt.com/community. 

¹ $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local partner food banks.

About Carhartt
Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium workwear brand with a rich heritage of developing durable products for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with approximately 3,000 employees worldwide, Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company's founder, Hamilton Carhartt. For more information, visit www.carhartt.com.

About The Farmlink Project
The Farmlink Project is a national nonprofit working to ensure that good food does not go to waste while communities face food insecurity. Farmlink connects farms and food donors with food banks and community organizations, coordinating transportation to move surplus produce quickly and efficiently where it is needed. Farmlink uses what it learns from every truckload to close gaps in food recovery and help build a food system that works better for farmers, people, and the planet. Since 2020, Farmlink has delivered more than 500 million pounds of fresh food through a network of growers, distributors, and community partners. Learn more at https://www.farmlinkproject.org/.

About Feeding America
Rooted in the voices of neighbors facing hunger, Feeding America unites the country ensuring everyone has access to food and a thriving future. We support tens of millions of people as part of a nationwide network of 250+ food banks, 20+ statewide food bank associations, 10+ regional co-ops and 60,000+ agency partners, food pantries and meal programs. Powered by leaders and volunteers embedded in local communities, we are one of the nation's most effective food distribution systems driving immediate impact today—and a catalyst for long-term change through advocating for legislation that improves food security and work to address its factors. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters united with the unwavering commitment to provide nourishing food and work to end hunger at its roots so everyone can live fuller, healthier lives. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.

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