{"id":275157,"date":"2026-04-01T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-goya-foods-celebrates-90-years-at-goya-gives-day-donating-1-million-pounds-of-food-nationwide\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T00:20:17","slug":"english-goya-foods-celebrates-90-years-at-goya-gives-day-donating-1-million-pounds-of-food-nationwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/english-goya-foods-celebrates-90-years-at-goya-gives-day-donating-1-million-pounds-of-food-nationwide\/","title":{"rendered":"GOYA FOODS CELEBRATES 90 YEARS AT &#8220;GOYA GIVES DAY,&#8221; DONATING 1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD NATIONWIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<h1 class=\"xn-hedline\">GOYA FOODS CELEBRATES 90 YEARS AT &#8220;GOYA GIVES DAY,&#8221; DONATING 1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD NATIONWIDE<\/h1>\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<p class=\"xn-dateline\">JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>March 31, 2026 \u2014 The 90th Day of the Year Marks a Milestone of Service and Community Impact<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">JERSEY CITY, N.J.<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">April 1, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States, hosted its annual <b>Goya Gives Day<\/b>, a nationwide day of giving that provides <b>1 million pounds of food<\/b> to individuals and families across the United States, Puerto Rico and Spain. Held on March 31, 2026 \u2014 the 90th day of the year \u2014 the initiative commemorated nine decades of nourishing families while reaffirming the company&#8217;s long-standing commitment to fighting food insecurity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgb064left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgb064left\" title=\"Goya Celebrates 90 Years and Donates 1 Million Pounds of Food\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2947594\/Goya_Celebrates_90_Years.jpg\" alt=\"Goya Celebrates 90 Years and Donates 1 Million Pounds of Food\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Through its global Goya Gives initiative, Goya facilities, employees, and over 100 community partners participated in coordinated food donations and volunteer efforts in one single day. The day reflects Goya&#8217;s enduring mission to bring people together and serve the communities that have supported the brand for generations.<\/p>\n<p>According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, approximately <b>47 million Americans live in food-insecure households<\/b>, and about <b>13.5% of U.S. households experience food insecurity at some point during the year<\/b>, underscoring the growing need for community-based food assistance and corporate giving initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For 90 years, Goya has been more than a food company \u2014 we are a family committed to serving other families,&#8221; said Peter Unanue, President of Goya Foods. &#8220;Goya Gives Day represents our gratitude to the communities that have embraced us for nearly a century. Donating one million pounds of food on the 90th day of our 90th year is not only symbolic \u2014 it is a reflection of our ongoing promise to stand with those in need and to continue making a meaningful difference.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Since its founding in 1936, Goya Foods has grown from a small storefront into the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, while maintaining its core values of quality, culture, and community. The Goya Gives initiative has supported disaster relief efforts, food banks, schools, and nonprofit organizations nationwide, providing millions of pounds of food to families facing hardship.<\/p>\n<p>As Goya celebrates this milestone anniversary, the company looks ahead with the same spirit of generosity and service that has defined its legacy for nine decades.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Goya Gives, please visit, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4654854-1&amp;h=2924971325&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goyagives.com%2F&amp;a=www.goyagives.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.goyagives.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><i>About Goya Foods<br \/><\/i><i>Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America&#8217;s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world.\u00a0 The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on\u00a0Goya Foods, please visit<u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4654854-1&amp;h=3799747220&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goya.com%2F&amp;a=+www.goya.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> www.goya.com<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>About Goya Gives<br \/><\/i><i>Goya Gives is a global initiative dedicated to uplifting communities by combating food insecurity, supporting education, and celebrating cultural heritage. Through partnerships with more than 300 organizations\u2014including food banks, churches, shelters, schools, and cultural institutions\u2014Goya Gives provides nourishing food, disaster relief, scholarships, and opportunities that foster cultural appreciation, healthy lifestyles, and community spirit. Rooted in compassion and a 90-year legacy of service, Goya Gives works to ensure every individual has access to the food and support needed for a healthier, brighter future. To learn more about Goya Gives, please visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4654854-1&amp;h=2924971325&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goyagives.com%2F&amp;a=www.goyagives.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.goyagives.com<\/a><\/u><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact:<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span>Natalie J. Maniscalco<\/span><br \/><span>bluePRint Communications<\/span><br \/><span>Email +\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:natalie@blueprintmediausa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">natalie@blueprintmediausa.com<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span>Mobile + 845.659.6506<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg80c6left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg80c6left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2864902\/Goya_Foods_90th_Anniversary_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4654854-1&amp;h=1279207727&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2947594%2FGoya_Celebrates_90_Years.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2947594%2FGoya_Celebrates_90_Years.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2947594\/Goya_Celebrates_90_Years.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4654854-1&amp;h=1010504244&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2864902%2FGoya_Foods_90th_Anniversary_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2864902%2FGoya_Foods_90th_Anniversary_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2864902\/Goya_Foods_90th_Anniversary_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE Goya Foods<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GOYA FOODS CELEBRATES 90 YEARS AT &#8220;GOYA GIVES DAY,&#8221; DONATING 1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD NATIONWIDE<br \/>\n                PR Newswire<br \/>\n                JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p>March 31, 2026 \u2014 The 90th Day of the Year Marks a Milestone of Service and Community ImpactJERSEY CITY, N.J., April 1, 2026 \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States, hosted its annual Goya Gives Day, a nationwide day of giving that provides 1 million pounds of food to individuals and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":275158,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-275157","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-comida-y-bebida"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275157","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=275157"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275157\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":275160,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275157\/revisions\/275160"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/275158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=275157"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=275157"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=275157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}