Hormel to Donate Meals to Victims of Irene

Austin, Minn.-based Hormel Foods Corp. has pledged to donate about 220,000 Hormel Compleats microwave meals to Feeding America to aid in relief efforts following Tropical Storm Irene.

"Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Tropical Storm Irene," said Julie H. Craven, VP of corporate communications at Hormel Foods. "With the clean-up phase underway, we hope these meals are a convenient way to feed those in need."

Hormel Compleats microwave meals are ideal for use in a disaster kit because they do not need to be frozen or refrigerated.