NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Chobani awarded $250,000 to Unadilla Community Farm through the Chobani Legacy Project Fund, the yogurt maker announced. The fund, established in 2022, awards gifts to employee-nominated local infrastructure projects that seek to make a lasting difference in the community. Unadilla Community Farm will use the funding toward the buildout of a […]
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Chobani awarded $250,000 to Unadilla Community Farm through the Chobani Legacy Project Fund, the yogurt maker announced.
The fund, established in 2022, awards gifts to employee-nominated local infrastructure projects that seek to make a lasting difference in the community.
Unadilla Community Farm will use the funding toward the buildout of a solar-powered commercial kitchen and classroom space at the farm in West Edmeston.
“We’re thrilled to support the commercial kitchen at Unadilla Community Farm as this year’s Legacy Project,” Nate Gundlach, Chobani senior VP of operations in South Edmeston, said in a statement. “The Legacy Project gives our employees a chance to spotlight the causes they care about most, offering a sense of pride and connection to the community. This investment isn’t just about food, it’s about building skills, creating jobs, and bringing people together in a space where learning and generosity go hand in hand.”
The multifunctional kitchen will turn fresh harvests into meals for those in need and double as a teaching space for the farm’s beginner farmer training program. Food made on-site will be donated to regional food pantries and community clinics through the Unadilla Community Farm Food Access and Herbal Aid programs.
Once complete, the space will also be open to community members for public rental.
Chobani also made a $250,000 gift to the Magic Valley in Twin Falls, Idaho, for an inclusive playground project.
Headquartered in New Berlin, Chobani manufactures yogurt and other food products at facilities in New York, Idaho, Michigan, and Australia.
