U.S. Sugar Continues to Help Feed Local Families with Florida Sweet Corn Deliveries

Clewiston, FL – In continuation of their local feeding efforts, the people of U.S. Sugar recently donated more than 2,000 crates of Glades-grown sweet corn across South Florida in partnership with Duda Farm Fresh Foods, C & B Farms in Clewiston and Robert Erneston Produce Inc. of Stuart.

“No matter what challenges face our world, farmers strive to provide safe, locally grown food to Americans every single day,” said Judy Sanchez, Senior Director for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. “Even with the progress made since the start of the pandemic, many people are still struggling. U.S. Sugar is committed to helping put nutritious food on the family table because everyone deserves access to a healthy meal.”

With distribution hubs in Hendry, Lee, Palm Beach and Martin Counties, U.S. Sugar employees and volunteers provided over 100,000 ears of fresh, Florida-grown sweet corn to nearly two dozen community organizations who serve families in need across the region.

“It is a blessing to know that U.S. Sugar is always there to offer support,” said Janet Hernandez, Mayor of Indiantown. “They have been a constant source of goodwill in times of need, and our town is very grateful.”

As they have for nearly 90 years, the people of U.S. Sugar are proud to continue to serve their local communities. Since COVID-19 began, those efforts have included the donation of thousands of crates of fresh produce, orange juice, bottled water, N95 masks and hand sanitizer to health care employees, and hot meals for elderly and homebound individuals.

“The support we receive from U.S. Sugar has never faltered,” said Steve Wilson, Mayor of Belle Glade. “They show up time and time again always ready to lend a helping hand.”

“U.S. Sugar is constantly engaged with our community here in America’s Sweetest Town,” says Mali Gardner, Clewiston City Commissioner. “They always make sure their neighbors are taken care of, and their efforts within our non-profit community do not go unnoticed.”

“We are doing everything in our power to ensure that no one has to go hungry in our community,” says Stefanie Edwards, Chief Development & Operating Office of the Community Cooperative. “To partner with a company that shares those same values is a blessing.”

U.S. Sugar is recognized as a leading Florida sweet corn grower, its lands producing half of Florida’s entire crop annually.

About U.S. Sugar

U.S. Sugar is a farming company that grows sugarcane, citrus, sweet corn and other winter and spring vegetables in South Florida. The company was founded in 1931 by Charles Stewart Mott, a visionary leader who hailed from a long line of farmers. Since the beginning, the company’s success has been rooted in traditional farming values and respect for the land.

About Duda Farm Fresh Foods

Starting out as a humble celery farm in 1926, DUDA’s business operations today include Duda Farm Fresh Foods, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of celery and other quality fresh and fresh-cut vegetables and citrus; The Viera Company, a highly regarded community developer with fully-integrated real estate operations including Viera Builders, a residential home builder; as well as Duda Ranches, manager of DUDA’s agricultural operations including sod, sugarcane, citrus and cattle.

C & B Farms

C & B consists of farms located in Clewiston, Florida and Baxley, Georgia. C & B grows a wide array of specialty vegetables and herbs both conventionally and organically, and the recent addition of the Georgia farm gives C & B’s customers “year-round options”. C & B is focused on safe, healthy and sustainable food, allowing Chuck to establish a longstanding reputation in the produce industry. His ongoing dedication to quality foods is carrying the company into the future.

About Robert Erneston Produce Inc.

Robert Erneston Produce is proud to serve more than 400 of the finest country clubs, hotels, restaurants, caterers, schools, and retailers in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties. We specialize in procuring the best quality, peak-of-the-season produce grown from local, national and international sources, and delivering this produce in prime condition. Our heavy volume ensures you get the freshest product with the longest possible shelf life.

The People of U.S. Sugar Once Again Providing 5,000 Crates of Sweet Corn to Florida Families with Assistance from Pioneer Growers, Duda Farm Fresh Foods and Cheney Brothers

Clewiston, FL – As our vegetable harvest season winds down, the people of U.S. Sugar announced today they will make another large contribution of 5,000 crates of Florida-grown Glades sweet corn to families across Southwest and South Florida starting tomorrow in cooperation with Pioneer Growers, Duda Farm Fresh Foods and Cheney Brothers. The recently harvested sweet corn was grown by Glades farmers, packaged by Pioneer Growers and Duda Farm Fresh Foods and will be delivered by Cheney Brothers.

“Since our company was founded in 1931, giving back to our communities has always been an important part of U.S. Sugar’s mission,” said Judy Sanchez, Senior Director for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. “With demand for locally-grown, fresh food currently high, we are proud to provide our neighbors with some of the sweet corn grown right here in the Glades communities.”

Following these donations, the people of U.S. Sugar will have distributed more than 11,000 crates of sweet corn, or nearly 530,000 ears of corn.   Our “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors” efforts during COVID-19 has helped provide fresh food and critical supplies to the people of Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the people of U.S. Sugar have also provided hand sanitizer and N95 masks for healthcare employees and first responders, green beans for area churches and food banks, and hot meals for the people of South Bay, Belle Glade, and Pahokee. Additionally, U.S. Sugar recently provided more than 250 of its employees with nearly 2,000 pounds of meat thanks to a generous donation from its CEO, Robert Buker, Jr.

Starting tomorrow, Floridians may pick up free sweet corn at the following locations:

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Royal Palm Beach – 8:00 AM

Address: Royal Palm Commons

11600 Poinciana Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Belle Glade – 9:00 AM

Hand Park

500 W Canal St., Belle Glade, FL 22430

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Fort Myers/Lehigh Acres – 10:00 AM

Address: Varsity Lake Middle School

801 Gunnery Rd. N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

LaBelle – 10:00 AM

Address: Christ Central Church

540 1st Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935

Moore Haven – 11:00 AM

Address: Doyle Conner Building

900 US-27, Moore Haven, FL 33471

Clewiston – 1:00 PM

Address: John Boy Auditorium

1200 W C Owen Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440

Friday, May 8, 2020

Greenacres – 8:00 AM

Address: Greenacres Community Center

501 Swain Blvd, Greenacres, FL 33463

Indiantown – 12:00 PM

Address: Holy Cross Catholic Church

15939 SW 150th St, Indiantown, FL 34956

Stuart – 2:00 PM

Address: Martin County Fairgrounds

2616 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34996

About Pioneer Growers

For more than 65 years Pioneer Growers has been known for quality, service, and food safety excellence. Our local, fresh vegetables are shipped throughout North America and the world. Pioneer Growers is one of the largest distributors of sweet corn in the industry. In addition to our sweet corn, we are known for high quality green beans, radishes, celery and cabbage. 

About Duda Farm Fresh Foods

Starting out as a humble celery farm in 1926, DUDA’s business operations today include Duda Farm Fresh Foods, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of celery and other quality fresh and fresh-cut vegetables and citrus; The Viera Company, a highly regarded community developer with fully-integrated real estate operations including Viera Builders, a residential home builder; as well as Duda Ranches, manager of DUDA’s agricultural operations including sod, sugarcane, citrus and cattle.

About Cheney Brothers

We insist upon top quality products from nationally recognized manufacturers. Our broad inventory consists of more than 64,000 stocked items, from gourmet to everyday. Never content to rest on our laurels, we strive to continuously improve and innovate our products and services. This commitment to excellence has served our customers well for more than 90 years, and continues to serve as our standard for success.

We understand that our customers rely on accurate and prompt deliveries. Our technological systems ensure that every order reaches customers on time and in optimal condition. Our state-of-the-art warehousing systems process every order with precision. A fleet of modern, temperature-controlled delivery trucks is equipped with satellite positioning technology to provide customers with faster, more efficient deliveries. These advances inspire customer confidence and satisfaction, which has been our goal since 1925.

About U.S. Sugar

U.S. Sugar is a farming company that grows and processes sugarcane, citrus, green beans, sweet corn and other vegetables. The company was founded in 1931 by Charles Stewart Mott, a visionary leader who hailed from a long line of farmers. Since the beginning, our company’s success has been rooted in traditional farming values and respect for the land. For more information, please visit www.ussugar.com.

The People of U.S. Sugar to Provide More than 6,000 Crates of Sweet Corn to Florida Families with Assistance from Duda Farm Fresh Foods and Cheney Brothers Sweet corn available in Southwest and South Florida locations starting tomorrow

Clewiston, FL – The people of U.S. Sugar announced today they will be providing more than 6,000 crates of Florida-grown Glades sweet corn to families across Southwest and South Florida starting tomorrow in cooperation with Duda Farm Fresh Foods and Cheney Brothers. The recently harvested sweet corn was grown by U.S. Sugar farmers, packaged by Duda and will be delivered by Duda Farm Fresh Foods and Cheney Brothers.

“As Americans are struggling to find food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the people of U.S. Sugar are answering the call to provide food for local families,” said Judy Sanchez, Senior Director for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. “Neighbors feeding neighbors is what farming is all about, and our focus will remain on growing and harvesting safe, locally produced food crops for our families and yours during this crisis.”

Since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the people of U.S. Sugar have also provided hand sanitizer and N95 masks for healthcare employees and first responders, green beans for area churches and food banks, and hot meals for the people of South Bay, Belle Glade, and Pahokee. Additionally, U.S. Sugar recently provided more than 250 of its employees with nearly 2,000 pounds of meat thanks to a generous donation from its CEO, Robert Buker, Jr.

Starting tomorrow, Floridians may receive sweet corn at the following locations:

Thursday, April 23, 2020
10:00 AM – Naples
Address: Naples Board of Realtors
1455 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL 34109

11:00 AM – Ft. Myers
Address: Harry Chapin Food Bank
3760 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

12:00 PM – LaBelle
Address: Christ Central Church LaBelle
540 1st Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935

12:45 PM – Ortona
Address: Ortona Community Center
2130 Ortona Locks Rd, Moore Haven, FL 33471

1:15 PM – Buckhead Ridge
Address: Buckhead Ridge Community Center
30086 E State RD.78, Okeechobee, FL 34974

2:00 PM – Moore Haven
Address: Doyle Conner Building
900 US-27, Moore Haven, FL 33471

2:30 PM – Clewiston
Address: John Boy Auditorium
1200 W C Owen Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440

3:30 PM – Montura Ranches
Address: Church of God
330 S. Estribo St., Clewiston, FL 33440

4:15 PM – Pioneer
Address: Pioneer Community Center
910 Panama Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440

Friday, April 24, 2020
10:00 AM – Wellington
Address: Wellington Community Center Center
12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414

11:00 AM – Royal Palm Beach
Address: Royal Palm Commons
11600 Poinciana Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

1:30 PM – Indiantown
Address: Holy Cross Catholic Church
15939 SW 150th St, Indiantown, FL 34956

3:00 PM – Stuart
Address: Martin County Fairgrounds
2616 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34996

About Duda

Starting out as a humble celery farm in 1926, DUDA’s business operations today include Duda Farm Fresh Foods, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of celery and other quality fresh and fresh-cut vegetables and citrus; The Viera Company, a highly regarded community developer with fully-integrated real estate operations including Viera Builders, a residential home builder; as well as Duda Ranches, manager of DUDA’s agricultural operations including sod, sugarcane, citrus and cattle.

About Cheney Brothers

We insist upon top quality products from nationally recognized manufacturers. Our broad inventory consists of more than 64,000 stocked items, from gourmet to everyday. Never content to rest on our laurels, we strive to continuously improve and innovate our products and services. This commitment to excellence has served our customers well for more than 90 years, and continues to serve as our standard for success.

We understand that our customers rely on accurate and prompt deliveries. Our technological systems ensure that every order reaches customers on time and in optimal condition. Our state-of-the-art warehousing systems process every order with precision. A fleet of modern, temperature-controlled delivery trucks is equipped with satellite positioning technology to provide customers with faster, more efficient deliveries. These advances inspire customer confidence and satisfaction, which has been our goal since 1925.

About U.S. Sugar

U.S. Sugar is a farming company that grows and processes sugarcane, citrus, green beans, sweet corn and other vegetables. The company was founded in 1931 by Charles Stewart Mott, a visionary leader who hailed from a long line of farmers. Since the beginning, our company’s success has been rooted in traditional farming values and respect for the land. For more information, please visit www.ussugar.com.