Non-Profit

HATCH for Hunger

Nationwide

Burkett partnered with HATCH for Hunger to expand cold-storage capacity for food pantries across the country. With generous support from Eli Lilly and Company, Burkett supplied custom-branded refrigerated merchandisers and coordinated graphics, logistics, and installation support for a nationwide rollout reaching 16 cities, with 10 food pantries in each city.

HATCH for Hunger Gallery

Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of HATCH for Hunger commercial refrigerated merchandisers

Burkett Restaurant Equipment team and partners posing in front of HATCH for Hunger refrigerated merchandisers at a launch event

Burkett Restaurant Equipment team member using a pallet jack to move a wrapped HATCH for Hunger refrigerated merchandiser.

Close-up of yellow HATCH for Hunger custom graphics on a commercial refrigerated merchandiser

A line of custom-wrapped HATCH for Hunger commercial refrigerated merchandisers

How Burkett Helped

HATCH for Hunger helps food banks and pantries improve access to protein-rich foods by expanding the cold-storage infrastructure needed to safely receive, store, and distribute fresh and frozen products. With generous support from Eli Lilly and Company as part of its 150th-anniversary commitment, HATCH launched a nationwide initiative reaching 16 participating markets, including Indianapolis, Huntsville, Lehigh Valley, Houston, and Richmond. Ten food pantries in each market will receive added refrigeration capacity through the program, extending its impact across a broad network of local hunger-relief organizations.

Working alongside Partners for Good, Burkett helped bring the initiative to life by supplying the refrigerated merchandisers and supporting the coordination required for a rollout of this scale. Each unit was finished with custom HATCH graphics to create a consistent and recognizable program identity, while Burkett also assisted with logistics and installation support across the participating locations. The completed merchandisers will give food pantries additional capacity to safely store and distribute protein-rich foods, helping them serve more individuals and families in their communities.

Key Services Provided

Custom Equipment Branding & Graphics

Coordination of custom wraps, decals, and branded visual elements for commercial equipment to create a consistent presentation across single-site and multi-location programs.

Professional Installation & Start-up

Hands-on coordination of equipment assembly and utility connections to ensure immediate, safe usability upon turnover.

Procurement & Logistics

Full-service purchasing, delivery, and staging of commercial-grade refrigeration, cooking, and display equipment.

Post-Installation Support & Service

Long-term access to specialized service teams, replacement parts, and technical resources to maintain operational reliability.

Christine Soderquist | Inside Sales Account Manager

"Lilly had a vision to help food pantries provide more protein-rich foods to families and knowing these merchandisers will makes that vision come true has been especially meaningful. We're proud to support HATCH with the equipment and coordination needed to bring the program to communities across the country."