Goya Foods celebrates 90 years at "Goya Gives Day," donating 1 million pounds of food nationwide

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States, recently hosted its annual 

Goya Gives Day, a nationwide day of giving that provides 1 million pounds of food to individuals and families across the United States, Puerto Rico and Spain. Held on March 31, 2026 — the 90th day of the year — the initiative commemorated nine decades of nourishing families while reaffirming the company's long-standing commitment to fighting food insecurity.

Through its global Goya Gives initiative, Goya facilities, employees, and over 100 community partners participated in coordinated food donations and volunteer efforts in one single day. The day reflects Goya's enduring mission to bring people together and serve the communities that have supported the brand for generations.

According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, approximately 47 million Americans live in food-insecure households, and about 13.5% of U.S. households experience food insecurity at some point during the year, underscoring the growing need for community-based food assistance and corporate giving initiatives.

"For 90 years, Goya has been more than a food company — we are a family committed to serving other families," said Peter Unanue, President of Goya Foods. "Goya Gives Day represents our gratitude to the communities that have embraced us for nearly a century. Donating one million pounds of food on the 90th day of our 90th year is not only symbolic — it is a reflection of our ongoing promise to stand with those in need and to continue making a meaningful difference."

Since its founding in 1936, Goya Foods has grown from a small storefront into the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, while maintaining its core values of quality, culture, and community. The Goya Gives initiative has supported disaster relief efforts, food banks, schools, and nonprofit organizations nationwide, providing millions of pounds of food to families facing hardship.

As Goya celebrates this milestone anniversary, the company looks ahead with the same spirit of generosity and service that has defined its legacy for nine decades.

To learn more about Goya Gives, please visit, www.goyagives.com