Grate News: Cheddar That Makes a Difference

January 10, 2026
Food Suppliers

Three children smiling in a shopping cart filled with snacks and groceries, surrounded by colorful packaged goods in a store aisle. The boys are wearing winter jackets and holding blocks of cheese, showcasing a fun family shopping experience.

Dear Friends,

Because of partners who believe in turning abundance into impact, we have grate news to share.

Blessings of Hope recently received a full semi-truckload of cheddar cheese, generously donated by the Dairy Pricing Association. This incredible delivery arrived in large 40-pound blocks—some of which will remain that size to serve our partner ministries, while the rest is being repackaged by our faithful volunteers into smaller, family-friendly portions.

Both options are now available through our Lancaster Ministry Selection Center, ensuring flexibility for partner ministries serving different needs. In addition, the repackaged cheese is being included in approximately 2,500 Hands of Hope boxes, helping bless thousands of individuals and families with nutritious, protein-rich food.

Volunteers packaging food items at a community service event, with a focus on a young woman holding a bag of cheese. The setting includes a large banner displaying "Blessings of Hope" and other volunteers working in the background.

Volunteers participating in a food packaging event, preparing large blocks of cheese while working at tables filled with boxes and supplies. The scene showcases community engagement and teamwork in a busy indoor setting.

Volunteers packaging food items in a warehouse, with a focus on a woman carrying boxes and smiling, while others assist in the background. The setting features industrial equipment and bright yellow safety vests, highlighting a community effort in food distribution.

Volunteers participating in a cheese production workshop, cutting large blocks of bright yellow cheese in a well-lit facility.

Boxes containing packaged blocks of cheddar cheese in a food processing facility, with a worker preparing the items for distribution.

Boxes filled with individually packaged yellow cheese blocks stacked in a warehouse, with shelves of grocery items in the background. Ideal for food distribution and inventory management.

Toddler sitting in a shopping cart holding a block of cheese, surrounded by grocery items including pretzels and snacks, in a store aisle filled with stacked boxes.

Grocery cart filled with various items, including a package of cheddar cheese, milk, and other food products, showcasing a shopping experience at a supermarket.

The Dairy Pricing Association is a cooperative of nearly 400 dairy farmers across 13 states, united by a shared commitment to stewardship and service. By addressing dairy overproduction and redirecting surplus food to organizations like Blessings of Hope, they help stabilize markets and ensure families facing food insecurity have access to nourishing meals.

It’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when farmers, nonprofits, volunteers, and supporters work together for the greater good.

Each truckload of food represents:

Thousands of meals
Countless families served
Hope delivered where it’s needed most

We are deeply grateful for this continued partnership—and for supporters like you who make it possible for us to receive, process, and distribute donations like these with care and purpose.

If you’re able, please consider making a gift today to help Blessings of Hope continue meeting the growing need and stewarding these life-giving donations.

Together, we are turning generosity into nourishment—and hope into action.

Warmly,

Blessings of Hope