AUSTIN, Minn., Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- December marks the
10th anniversary of Hormel Foods Corporation's (NYSE:
HRL) first shipment of SPAMMY®, a shelf-stable
poultry product fortified with vitamins and minerals the company
developed to help prevent childhood malnutrition in Guatemala. Hormel Foods donates more than 2
million cans of SPAMMY® each year, which helps
thousands of families.
In addition to the company's product donations, the program
consists of education and engagement components. Hormel Foods has
helped open more than 20 chispa centers where children develop
skills at six stations: English, computer, psychomotor development,
arts and crafts, imagination and sports. Each year, the company
hosts engagement trips for its team members to learn more about the
program and to help out. In addition, the company and its employees
have provided several scholarships to help further the education of
children.
To commemorate the 10th anniversary, the company is
holding a Project SPAMMY® Week. During the week,
the 2019 employee engagement trip opportunities will be announced,
and stories and videos about Project SPAMMY® and
its impact will be showcased. An employee fundraising drive is also
taking place to help raise additional funds for scholarships and
chispa center supplies.
For more information about Project SPAMMY® and
the company's philanthropic efforts, please visit
https://csr.hormelfoods.com/communities/
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food
company with over $9 billion in
annual revenues across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands
include SKIPPY®, SPAM®,
Hormel® Natural Choice®,
Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly
Guacamole®, Hormel® Black
Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other
beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index
and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of "The 100
Best Corporate Citizens" by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for
the tenth year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and
accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service
efforts. In 2016, the company celebrated its 125th
anniversary and announced its new vision for the future —
Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — focusing on its legacy of
innovation. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and
http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
Contact: Kelly Braaten
507-434-6352
media@hormel.com
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