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DFA Cares

As a farmer-owned cooperative, we are committed to our vision of enriching communities and consumers’ lives through all the possibilities of dairy. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we’re dedicated to giving back in all the ways we can through the DFA Cares Foundation.

If you would like to help, DONATE TO DFA CARES HERE.

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DFA Cares

As a farmer-owned cooperative, we are committed to our vision of enriching communities and consumers’ lives through all the possibilities of dairy. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we’re dedicated to giving back in all the ways we can through the DFA Cares Foundation.

If you would like to help, DONATE TO DFA CARES HERE.

The DFA Cares Foundation and giving from DFA's brands

Since April 2020, the DFA Cares Foundation and DFA’s family of brands has raised $1 million and provided dairy products for those in need nationwide.
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The DFA Cares Foundation and giving from DFA's brands

Since April 2020, the DFA Cares Foundation has raised $1 million and provided dairy products for those in need nationwide.
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Discover those impacted

More than 300 food banks across the country have received financial support or donations of cold storage from DFA to help them offer dairy products to those in need year-round. Read more below about the impact these efforts are making, and to see all of the communities where we are making a difference, CLICK HERE.

Jewish family service

For 150 years, the Jewish Family Service has provided families in Denver, Colo., with nutritious meals through its Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry.
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Thrive DC

Thrive DC™, an independent food pantry located in the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C., has a simple mission: to provide nutritious meals to anyone and everyone who enters the facility.
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How this DFA farmer-owner's raffle win fueled the fight against hunger

John Jenkins of Hard-Climb Farm in Troy, Vt., transformed a spin of luck into funds for a Vermont food bank to purchase milk and cheese.
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Filling Hearts and stocking shelves: DFA farmers donate to Wisconsin food pantries

Wes and Katy Katzman of Katzman Farms in Whitewater, Wis., turned funds they won into a heartwarming (and dairy-filled) initiative for their local community.
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Education and scholarship

Through our DFA Cares scholarship and internship programs, students from across the country are supported and mentored to become the next generation of advocates for dairy and agriculture.

HOW TO APPLY
Click here to complete the 2025 scholarship application. The application will close Friday, Jan. 10. 
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Disaster relief response

Through the DFA Cares Foundation, we fulfill our core value of community by helping with disaster relief through product and monetary donations where we can.
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FUNDING FOR THE DFA CARES FOUNDATION COMES FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES INCLUDING PRIVATE, PUBLIC AND CORPORATE DONATIONS.

DFA CARES FOUNDATION
1405 N. 98TH ST.
KANSAS CITY, KS 66111

To donate to the DFA Cares Foundation, you can click HERE or send a check made payable to DFA Cares Foundation to:
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