Beck’s 5K raises more than $58,000 to help fight hunger

By HANNAH RAYL
Beck’s Hybrids

Beck’s Hybrids, headquartered in Atlanta, the largest family-owned seed company and third-largest seed brand, recently held its annual Beck’s 5K, bringing together employees, families, and community members to help fight hunger.

Thanks to generous support through registrations, sponsorships, and donations, the 2026 event raised $58,500. All proceeds will be distributed equally among 13 selected hunger-relief charities, helping them continue their missions to address food insecurity throughout the Midwest and beyond.

“Year after year, the generosity of our participants, sponsors and supporters continues to make a meaningful impact in communities across our marketing area,” said Laura McKee, Beck’s 5K Committee chair. “We’re grateful for everyone who helped make this year’s event such a success and for the opportunity to support organizations working every day to fight hunger.”

Several recipient organizations shared their appreciation for the support generated through Beck’s 5K:

“On behalf of our whole team at Kids’ Food Basket, we want to say thank you to Beck’s for choosing us as a charitable partner at Beck’s 5K Run/Walk,” said representatives from Kids’ Food Basket in Michigan. “Through generosity like yours, we ended the 2025-2026 school year serving 11,500 healthy evening meals each weekday to 68 schools in West Michigan. This work is made possible because of you.”

“On behalf of everyone we serve in Clay County, South Dakota, thank you for supporting this important cause,” said representatives from Feeding Vermillion. “Your participation in this year’s 5K helps provide food, hope, and dignity to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.”

Over the last seven years, Beck’s 5K has generated $307,848.36 in proceeds that have directly benefited 24 different charities.

Beck’s 5K Run/Walk will return Saturday, June 5, 2027. For race results, event photos, charity information, and sponsors, click here.