ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For the fifth consecutive spring, America's egg farmers have given the Easter Bunny, and families in need, a helping hand by donating nearly 10 million fresh eggs to Feeding America's 78 food banks in 40 states. That brings the number of eggs farmers have contributed since 2008 to 60 million — equaling nearly 5 million dozen.
"If you've ever met an egg farmer, you know just how incredibly generous and giving these men and women are," said Gene Gregory, president of United Egg Producers. "All year long, but especially at Easter, they proudly do what they. . .