Feeding America recentlyrecognized Monsanto Company as a Leadership Partner for the company's efforts to combat hunger across the United States.

'This distinction is a testament to our dedication to helping make a balanced meal more accessible for everyone,' said Shawna Lemke, Food and Nutrition Engagement Lead with Monsanto. 'Through innovations focused at the beginning of the food chain, and through partnerships with experts in food and nutrition security, Monsanto is beginning to make meaningful contributions.'

A founding partner with Feeding America forInvest An Acre , Monsanto is already helping to fight hunger in rural communities by matching farmer donations generated through the program. Farmers can easily donate a portion of their crop proceeds to fight hunger in their local communities.

According to Feeding America, in rural America - where much of the world's food supply is grown - nearly one in six households are food insecure. Since its inception in 2012, Invest an Acre has raised $1.75 million to provide meals for families fighting hunger in rural America. Because each dollar donated provides three meals to those in need, the program has supported more than five million meals.

'[Monsanto's] leadership in the fight against hunger is a catalyst for the changes necessary to bring about a hunger-free America,' said Christine Feiner, corporate partnerships manager for Feeding America.

For more information on Feeding America, visitwww.feedingamerica.org .

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