Tyson Foods Deploys Disaster Relief Support in Response to Hurricane Ian, Donates One Million Pounds of Protein
October 05 2022 - 6:55AM
Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) is donating four million meals and
deploying other disaster relief efforts to support storm victims,
volunteers and first responders in Florida devastated by the recent
flooding and severe weather from Hurricane Ian.
The company is partnering with Walmart to help distribute more
than one million pounds of protein to feed those in need in Fort
Myers, Florida, and surrounding areas. The company is also
partnering with Publix, Feeding America and three of their local
member food banks, All Faiths Food Bank, Harry Chapin Food Bank and
Feeding Tampa Bay, to provide protein to people affected by the
storm.
In addition to its commitment to donate one million pounds of
protein, the company will provide ongoing support to Feeding
America and other relief agencies to best serve the ongoing needs
of the community as it moves from response to recovery in the wake
of the storm
“The impact of Hurricane Ian is absolutely devastating and we’re
deploying resources where we can make the most impact,” said Tim
Grailer, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Tyson
Foods. “This response wouldn’t be possible without the support of
our disaster relief partners and customers, who are all
volunteering time and resources to make sure our response is as
successful as possible. Our hearts go out to those who suffered
tremendous losses in the wake of Hurricane Ian.”
Tyson Foods plans to locate its Meals That Matter® disaster
relief trailer at Walmart in Fort Myers, Florida, this week and
will have volunteers on site who will distribute food, water, and
ice. The volunteers involved include grill teams from Tyson Foods’
facilities in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. Volunteers from
other Tyson locations in Arkansas will also assist.
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®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more
sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise
the world’s expectations for how much good food can do.
Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company had
approximately 137,000 team members on October 2, 2021. 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.
Media Contact: Kelly Hellbusch,
281-799-9784
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