Disaster relief missions have been working over time this past week aiding to those who were affected by the severe weather. Any type of donation is appreciated by those who lost everything – like peanut butter, which is a great source of protein for emergency situations where power and water are lacking.

Peanut Proud and the Georgia Peanut Commission are mobilizing a joint effort to help families in Oklahoma who have suffered from the devastating tornadoes. The Georgia Peanut Commission has donated $5,000 towards this effort. On Friday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. the first load of peanut butter, which consists of 22 pallets or 31,680 jars, will depart from Albany, Ga. and head towards Oklahoma.

The peanut industry will be distributing peanut butter, peanut snacks and other non-refrigerated items to donate to area food banks and distribution centers and plans to send a second delivery next week. The peanut industry across the U.S. is working with Oklahoma Emergency Management Association (OEMA) to get peanut products to at least three distribution centers in the areas most affected.

Monetary donation for additional peanut products are welcome:
Project Oklahoma Relief
c/o Peanut Proud
P.O. Box 446
Blakely, GA 39823