Danvers Meat Business Names Greater Boston Food Bank Donor Of The Year

DANVERS, MA — Danvers-based meat company Demakes Enterprises Inc. was recently honored as the Greater Boston Food Bank's Food Donor of the Year as part of its annual Partner Appreciation Awards.

The Food Donor of the Year Award honors a donor that consistently donates nutrient-rich food, money or time.

Demakes, a family-owned meat company, has donated ham, turkey, roast beef, chicken, salami and mortadella to the Food Bank since 2107 and donated nearly 450,000 pounds of food last year alone.

Among Demakes' brands are Old Neighborhood Foods, Thin 'n Trim and Waterhill Naturals & Organics.

"The sheer volume of food that Demakes donates has provided countless nutritious meals that families in need may not have been able to afford otherwise," said Greater Boston Food Bank President and CEO Catherine D'Amato said. "Protein-rich foods are vital to our food system, providing the foundation for balanced meals and supporting us in our mission to end food insecurity.

"We are tremendously thankful for the widespread hunger relief made possible by Demakes' donations, and we hope this award conveys our profound gratitude."

See the full list of honorees here.

Those in need of food assistance are encouraged to visit here where they can find a list of resources and search for a food program near them by zip code.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)