MATTHEWS, N.C. – Harris Teeter and Consalo Family Farms teamed up to donate 48,000 lbs. of mandarins after the success of the Mandarins Making a Difference campaign. For every pound of Little Smoochies mandarins purchased at North Carolina Harris Teeter locations from March 6 – 12, Consalo Family Farms donated a pound of mandarin oranges to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, which equaled 16,000 bags of mandarins.

“We want to thank Consalo Family Farms for supporting local hunger relief efforts and for allowing us to be a part of this program,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs for Harris Teeter. “Our trusted vendor Consalo Family Farms shares this dedication, and we’re honored to work together to donate much-needed nutritious produce.”

One in seven Carolinians consistently struggles to access enough food for their families – the Mandarins Making a Difference donation will support North Carolina’s food banks in addressing this persistent food insecurity within the community.

Consalo Family Farms is a family-owned grower, packer, shipper, importer and distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables and has been in the produce industry since 1927. Their Little Smoochies mandarins are one way Harris Teeter provides their customers with fresh, healthy products at a great value.

“The Mandarins Making a Difference campaign unites Consalo Family Farms’ passion for high-quality produce with our dedication to giving back to the community,” said Chelsea Consalo, executive vice president at Consalo Family Farms. “We’re grateful for Harris Teeter and the generosity of their customers for helping make this donation possible.”

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About Consalo Family Farms

Specializing in citrus, blueberries, herbs, cooking greens, salad items, and more, Consalo Family Farms is a fully vertically integrated company headquartered in the heart of south Jersey. Family owned and operated with humble beginnings in 1927, the company offers year-round supply, custom packaging, private label, storage, and shipping solutions for retailers throughout North America.

For more information about Consalo Family Farms, visit consalofamilyfarms.com and stay connected on Instagram and Facebook.