SOUTH EDMESTON – Staying true to its mission of providing better food for more people, Chobani has announced it will be donating 1.3 million pounds of powdered milk to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the coming weeks.

Chobani Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya made the announcement Wednesday in a letter obtained by The Evening Sun that was sent to Chobani's dairy partners across New York State.

“Our plant in “South Ed” is closing for 12 days of previously planned maintenance. While it won't impact our yearly milk volume, it provided an opportunity to do something more,” said Ulukaya.