Tyson Foods Donated More Than 18 million Pounds of Protein to Fight Hunger in 2022
January 27 2023 - 6:55AM
Delivering on its commitment to address food
insecurity, Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) announced today it donated more
than 18 million pounds of protein – the equivalent of approximately
72 million servings of protein - to food banks, pantries and hunger
relief organizations in
Tyson plant communities,
and across the nation in fiscal 2022.
“We strive to improve the quality of life for our team members,
their families, and the communities where we operate,” said Tim
Grailer, senior director of business operations for Tyson Foods.
“It’s a responsibility we take seriously every day of the
year.”
In the last year, the company worked with community
organizations to stand up hundreds of donation events, with events
occurring in almost every state from coast-to- coast, including
640,000 servings of protein going to tribal citizens experiencing
food insecurity.
Nearly 10 million pounds of protein went to our hunger relief
partner Feeding America and its network of 200-member food banks,
and 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs. Since
2006, Tyson has also donated almost $3.5 million to Feeding America
and $223 million of protein to local member food banks across the
country.
“Inflation and higher costs of food and other necessities
continues to affect people’s ability to make ends meet,” said Joe
Weeden, senior director, commodity foods for Feeding America.
“We’re grateful for the generous protein and fund contributions
from Tyson Foods which will help provide communities with the
nutrition needed this season and beyond.”
Tyson also continued its support of its team members and
communities impacted by natural disasters through its Meals That
Matter® disaster relief program, and last year donated nearly five
million pounds of protein to storm victims, volunteers and first
responders. This included relief during the aftermath of Hurricane
Ian.
*Tyson estimates, one pound of protein is equal to four servings
of protein.
About Tyson Foods, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world’s 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 Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®,
Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. Headquartered in
Springdale, Arkansas, the Company had approximately 142,000 team
members on October 1, 2022. Through its Core Values, Tyson
Foods 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 www.tysonfoods.com.
About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in
the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks,
21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner
agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6
billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year.
Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and
improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention
to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food
insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that
protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org,
find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
Media Contact: Melissa Williams,
melissa.williams2@tyson.com, 479-652-0503.
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