Schwan's Invests in UWSWMN

Schwan’s Invests in United Way of Southwest Minnesota

Schwan's Company team members recently helped raise nearly $68,000 during their annual workplace fundraising campaign for the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN).  

Throughout the fund-raising event, Schwan’s team members based in Marshall, Minn., contributed $33,912.62 through payroll pledges, donations and special events. Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation then matched that amount with an additional investment of $33,913. Total campaign contributions from Schwan’s employees and Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation totaled $67,825.62.

Schwan's Company, founded in Marshall in 1952, has a long history of supporting UWSWMN, including its annual fundraisers and collecting school supplies for the Stuff the Bus initiative.  

The company is a leading U.S. food marketer and manufacturer dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious cuisine. Its major brands include RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, HEARTH & FIRE®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S® pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods.

“UWSWMN is proud to have Schwan's Company and Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation as a part of our community.”  said UWSWMN CEO Meg Louwagie. “We are immensely grateful for the continued support from their local team members.  UWSWMN would like to express our sincere appreciation to the employees of Schwan's Company and Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation for supporting our cause and collaborating with us to make a greater impact.”

United Way of Southwest Minnesota fights for every community member's health, education, and financial stability.  In southwest Minnesota, we focus on health, education, financial stability, hunger, and safety & well-being.

For more information about the work of your local United Way, please visit our website at www.UnitedWaySWMN.org.