Pipestone Donates Thousands of Pounds of Pork
The company provides protein for South Dakotans facing food insecurity through a partnership with the state football team.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Pipestone has donated 19,800 pounds of pork to Feeding South Dakota to help combat food insecurity. The total was reached by tracking the rushing performance of the South Dakota State University football team.
Why it matters
The initiative aims to provide essential protein to the more than 130,000 South Dakotans who experience food insecurity each year. It connects athletic performance directly to community hunger relief efforts throughout the state.
Pipestone contributes 10 pounds of pork for every rushing yard gained by the South Dakota State University football team. The organization reached its current donation milestone of 19,800 pounds as of mid-October.
The players
Pipestone
Pipestone is a swine management and veterinary services company based in the Midwest that focuses on livestock health and agricultural production.
Feeding South Dakota
Feeding South Dakota is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating hunger in the state through food distribution programs and community partnerships.
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is a public research university that competes in Division I college athletics and maintains a significant regional sports presence.
The details
The campaign functions by converting athletic yardage into tangible food resources. Pipestone tracks the rushing yards accumulated by the South Dakota State University team during the 2026 season to calculate the weight of meat donated to Feeding South Dakota.
Timeline
The campaign generated 19,800 pounds of pork as of mid-October 2026.
The donation program continues throughout the 2026 football season.
Market Landscape
This partnership mirrors the trend of local agribusinesses integrating philanthropic outreach with regional collegiate sports platforms. It effectively positions Pipestone within the broader landscape of corporate responsibility efforts focused on state-specific social needs.
Residents experiencing food insecurity across the state will have increased access to nutritious protein sources through this program. The ongoing donation effort ensures that hunger relief is consistently supported as the football season progresses.
The takeaway
Collaborative campaigns between local businesses and sports teams provide a consistent pipeline for charitable resources. Supporters can track the program by monitoring the rushing stats of their favorite regional football team throughout the season.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to combat food insecurity in South Dakota Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by National Hog Farmer.
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