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168,000 hotdogs to help amidst federal funding cuts

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — One in 9 South Dakotans don't know where their next meal will come from, according to Feeding South Dakota. With recent federal funding cuts, the uncertainty is only growing. This harsh reality has inspired two organizations to give back this month. Hotdogs, hotdogs, and more hotdogs could be found at Feeding South Dakota. 'The Cattlemen's Foundation is so excited and proud to partner with Jorgensen Land and Cattle on this 23,000-pound donation of all-beef hot dogs,' President of the SD Cattlemen's Foundation, Ryan Eichler said. Vote for South Dakota's best beef burger Those beef hotdogs are actually referred to as 'bulldogs' by Bryan Jorgensen. 'They're 100% our bulls. And so they grind the bull up. You know, make hotdogs and they're very, very lean and very good, so they're nutritious. So, yeah, they're kind of unique,' Chief Agronomy Officer, Jorgensen Land & Cattle, Bryan Jorgensen said. The meat is coming at a critical time for Feeding South Dakota. 'Recently with the $500 million in CCC funding cuts, we have lost 11 loads of USDA food. And in those boxes would have been beef. And so right now, more than ever, these all-beef hot dogs are going to make a huge difference,' CEO of Feeding South Dakota, Lori Dykstra said. 'The timeliness of the donation was not planned, but it really serves as a very unique opportunity and a blessing. In a time where they are on a little bit of a shortfall, for federal funding. This donation shows up just in time,' Eichler said. Giving a helping hand to those in need, in a time of uncertainty. 'These hot dogs are going to end up in boxes and in our partners across all 66 counties in the state, and the 168,000 hotdogs make up 17,500 meals for families in need,' Dykstra said. May is National Beef Month, and Feeding South Dakota said this large donation is a great way to kick off the month. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.