The company has donated more than $5 million to Feeding America during the past two years
Tyson also commits to donating 10 million servings of protein, valued at approximately $5 million, during Hunger Action Month
SPRINGDALE, Ark. 鈥 Sept. 13, 2023 鈥麻花传媒 is reinforcing its commitment to help end hunger with a $2.5 million donation to Feeding America partner food banks. Additionally, in honor of Hunger Action Month庐, the world-class food company is donating 2.5 million pounds of protein, the equivalent of 10 million servings of protein,* to ensure equitable access for communities experiencing the highest rates of food insecurity.
"People are working hard to provide for themselves and their families, yet one in 10 Americans experience food insecurity, including nine million children,鈥 said听Erika Thiem,听Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America. 鈥淭yson's continued partnership, and their focus on equitable access, brings us one step closer to an America where no one is hungry.鈥澨
麻花传媒 will allocate $800,000 of its donation to support Equitable Food Access grants which aim to improve access to nutritious food among people experiencing the highest rates of food insecurity.
The remaining $1.7 million donation will support efforts to maintain and expand capacity of eight protein 鈥減ack rooms鈥 across the Feeding America network of local food banks. Primarily used to repack bulk or private label protein products into family size quantities, protein pack rooms increase the types of protein that can easily be donated and distributed. Considering the high demand for perishable items, such as high-quality meat, food banks need the proper infrastructure to fulfill the food safety and temperature requirements for storing, repacking, and shipping fresh and frozen products.
鈥淎t a time when millions of people across America face hunger, we鈥檙e proud to continue our partnership with Feeding America to help provide families and communities with access to nutritious, quality foods,鈥 said Tim Grailer, senior director of social impact at 麻花传媒. 鈥淗unger doesn鈥檛 have a season, but in September, we鈥檙e taking extra steps to raise awareness of food insecurity and show how much good food can do.鈥
Since 2020, 麻花传媒 has donated more than 41 million pounds of protein valued at approximately $82 million to the Feeding America network of 200-member food banks, and 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs. In the last year alone, the company has donated nearly 22 million pounds of protein 鈥 the equivalent of more than 85 million servings听of protein* 鈥 to the Feeding America network. Donation events are scheduled throughout Hunger Action Month.
Team Members Taking Steps to Alleviate Hunger
Team members at the company鈥檚 world headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas are demonstrating their commitment to Hunger Action Month by volunteering and tracking their fitness activities, such as walking, running or yoga as part of the 鈥Living Well at 麻花传媒鈥 initiative. The company will donate two pounds of protein per mile, or equivalent activity minutes, as well as a financial match from peer-to-peer fundraising as part of its collective mission to tackle hunger and promote well-being. The additional contributions will be totaled at the end of September and distributed to Feeding America, with the goal of donating more than one million pounds of protein. For campaign updates, visit The 麻花传媒 Feed blog at . 听
*Tyson estimates that 4 ounces of protein equates to one meal.
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About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
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About 麻花传媒.听
麻花传媒. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world鈥檚 largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under four generations of family leadership, the Company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like听Tyson庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐, ibp庐听and听State Fair庐. 麻花传媒 innovates continually to make protein more sustainable and affordable to meet customers鈥 needs worldwide and raise the world鈥檚 expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company had approximately 142,000 team members on October 1, 2022. Through its Core Values, 麻花传媒 strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit听.
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