Indiana Pork farmers step up to expand protein access for families in need

INDIANAPOLIS — HATCH, the nation’s largest nonprofit addressing protein insecurity, has partnered with Indiana Pork and the National Pork Board to strengthen pork access and nutrition education.

“Pork is a nutrient-dense, high-quality source of protein that plays an important role in balanced eating across life stages,” said Kristen Hicks-Roof, senior director of human nutrition at National Pork Board.

“National Pork Month is a great opportunity to recognize the producers who make this nutritious food possible and to highlight the importance of making quality protein accessible to more people.”

How much protein is in pork, per 3-ounce serving?

• Pork loin: 23 grams

• Pork sirloin chop: 24 grams

• Pork sirloin roast: 26 grams

• Pork tenderloin: 22 grams

“Indiana’s pork producers are proud to play a role in feeding people both here at home and across the country,” said Josh Trenary, executive director of Indiana Pork.

“This partnership with HATCH provides an opportunity to highlight the people behind pork and the important role our industry can play in helping communities access nutritious food through both local farmers in their own communities or large-scale production on the grocery store shelf.”