Passel Provides Programs
From delivering protein to rural food pantries to supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders, our programs are designed to create lasting impact in the communities we serve.
P.O.W.E.R. Program
Protein Outreach With Educational Resources
Our P.O.W.E.R. Program creates a powerful multiplication effect: every dollar we invest supports Animal Science and Meat Science programs at partner universities while supplying high-quality meat to rural food pantries. We honor our university meat lab partners by purchasing protein from their programs, which supports agricultural education. That same protein is then donated to rural food pantries, ensuring families have access to high-quality meat. One dollar. Two impacts.
The Impact
Over 235,000 lbs. of meat donated since 2020
8,000 lbs. of meat donated in 2025 through partnerships with Iowa State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and other university meat labs
Serving approximately 15 food panties in Iowa and Nebraska and expanding
Supporting on-campus food pantries including SHOP at Iowa State University and the Husker Food Pantry and UNL
Snak-Kits
Weekend Food Security for Students
Guidance counselors tell us this program is a lifeline for students who depend on it—especially those without reliable utilities at home. When kids don't have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, they can focus on learning.
Hungry kids can't learn. That's why Snak-Kits provides weekend food bags to students in Clarendon County, South Carolina who face food insecurity. Every bag is filled with brand-name, ready-to-eat food—so kids are eating what their peers eat, with dignity.
The Impact
Served over 350 students every weekend in 2025
All food is brand-name, shelf-stable, and requires no preparation (no water or electricity needed)
Focus on protein-rich items like pork sticks, plus cereal, trail mix, and other nutritious essentials
Backpacks are placed in lockers during recess so students aren't singled out
Scholarships
Investing in the Next Generation
We're proud to support students pursuing post-secondary education—in agriculture and beyond. Our scholarships are open to employees of Passel Farms, contract growers, and their family members.
The Impact
Over $200,000 awarded in scholarships since 2020
142 students supported since 2020
Fields of study include nursing, animal science, engineering, education, and more
Apply for Scholarships
Applications open every Spring. Fill out an application or contact Shelby Padgett for more information.
We believe in investing in the people who make our work possible—and in the next generation of leaders, no matter what path they choose.
Annual Golf Tournament
Raising Funds. Building Community.
Each fall, we host our annual golf tournament to raise funds for the P.O.W.E.R. Program. In 2025, we raised over $58,000 thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and participants.
Sponsors Needed
Interested in sponsoring or participating in 2026? Contact our team.
