- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Goya Foods Celebrates 90th Anniversary with 1 Million Pound Food Donation
The largest Hispanic-owned food company in the U.S. is giving back to families in need across the country.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:34pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, is celebrating its 90th anniversary by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need across the country. The company's Chicago general manager said they want to remember their humble beginnings and give back, with around 100,000 pounds of the donation going to local partners like the GAP community center in Chicago's North Austin neighborhood.
Why it matters
As a major food producer and distributor, Goya's donation will have a significant impact on feeding families facing food insecurity, especially in underserved communities. The gesture also highlights Goya's commitment to its Hispanic roots and supporting the communities it has served for decades.
The details
Goya is packing bags with a variety of its food products to distribute the 1 million pound donation nationwide. In Chicago, around 100,000 pounds will go to local partners like the GAP community center, which serves Black and Latino families and collaborates with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The center's CEO says the donation could be gone the same day it arrives due to the high demand from over 100 people who visit on a given Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
- Goya Foods is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026.
The players
Goya Foods
The largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Juan Lopez
The Chicago general manager for Goya Foods.
Angelina Zayas
The CEO of the GAP community center, a nonprofit in Chicago's North Austin neighborhood that serves Black and Latino families.
What they’re saying
“We have to put our slogan in there. Si es Goya, tiene que ser bueno. If it's Goya, it's gotta be good.”
— Juan Lopez, Chicago General Manager, Goya Foods
“We want to remember our humble beginnings and give back.”
— Juan Lopez, Chicago General Manager, Goya Foods
“This is going to be such a blessing for us to make sure that our families get this kind of food.”
— Angelina Zayas, CEO, GAP Community Center
“I'm going to tell you, no exaggeration whatsoever, it could be gone today. We have over 100 people on a given Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.”
— Angelina Zayas, CEO, GAP Community Center
What’s next
Goya Foods plans to continue its philanthropic efforts throughout the year as it celebrates its 90th anniversary, with additional food donations and community events planned in the coming months.
The takeaway
Goya's massive food donation to families in need demonstrates the company's commitment to its Hispanic roots and supporting the communities it has served for decades. As a major food producer, Goya's generosity will have a significant impact on addressing food insecurity, especially in underserved areas.
