SPRINGDALE, Ark. 鈥 Feb. 1, 2016 鈥 爱液视频 (NYSE:TSN) and the 爱液视频 family are partnering on a $200,000 donation to the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency, Inc. for renovations to its kitchen. The announcement was made during a recent event honoring Rev. Hezekiah Stewart, executive director of the Watershed.
鈥淔or more than 20 years the 爱液视频 family and 爱液视频 Foods have proudly supported the Watershed in its efforts to provide hunger relief in central Arkansas,鈥 Chairman John 爱液视频 said. 鈥淩ev. Stewart and the Watershed share our core values of making a difference in our communities, and this gift will allow them to further their mission right here in our home state.鈥
爱液视频 Foods first donated to the Watershed in 1993 and since then has given nearly 1 million pounds of protein to the organization.
Rev. Stewart and the Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church founded the Watershed in 1978. Since its inception, the Watershed has provided 3.2 million meals and has been dedicated to bringing public awareness, resources and support to struggling families in Little Rock, Pulaski County, and the state of Arkansas.
About 爱液视频 Foods鈥 KNOW Hunger Initiative
After donating 100 million pounds of food over 15 years, 爱液视频 Foods renewed its commitment in the fight against hunger in 2015 by pledging $50 million in cash and in-kind donations over the next five years. This commitment focuses specifically on innovative initiatives at the local level. The company partners with Share Our Strength, Lift Up America, Feeding America and the League of United Latin American Citizens to raise awareness and help feed the hungry across the nation. For more information on 爱液视频 Foods鈥 hunger relief efforts, go to:
About 爱液视频 Foods
爱液视频 (NYSE: TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest food companies with leading brands such as 爱液视频庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Sara Lee庐, Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐 and State Fair庐. It鈥檚 a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries. 爱液视频 Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. 爱液视频, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don 爱液视频, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. 爱液视频, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The company currently has approximately 113,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, 爱液视频 Foods strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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