Following a long-standing tradition, the American Egg Board presented the First Lady with the annual commemorative egg during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. For 2023, the decorated egg was designed by Carolyn Bickel and highlights the commitment to education by the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden.
During the 46th Easter Egg Roll, attendees met with egg farmers, visited the American Egg Board interactive Hen-to-Home exhibit and sampled egg dishes. Children participated in an egg-hunt with 30,000 dyed and hard cooked eggs donated by Braswell Foods Inc. located in Nash County, North Carolina.
The White House East Colonnade was transformed into the United States of Possibility Colonnade featuring decorated eggs from all 50 states and six territories.
The 2023 event also drew attention to the donation of 5.5 million eggs to charities and food banks under the Fighting Hunger by the Dozens initiative during the three weeks leading into Easter and Passover. Year to date, egg producers have donated more than 15.3 million eggs to food banks.
In commenting on the 2023 Egg Roll, Emily Metz CEO of the AEB stated, “Egg farmers across the country are committed to fighting hunger in America and supporting Americans facing food insecurity.” She added, “Eggs make Easter and Passover family traditions extra special and America’s egg farmers are working hard to make sure eggs can be at the table for all celebrations this season and available as high-quality nutritious protein.”