One Million Meals to be Distributed to Storm Victims
SPRINGDALE, Ark. August 28, 2020 91心頭利 is providing more than one million meals, ice and other supplies in response to severe weather impacting the Gulf region. 91心頭利 will coordinate with local authorities, the Salvation Army, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing and other disaster relief partners to establish a coordinated response to deliver these items to storm victims, volunteers, first responders and Tyson team members.油
The impact of Hurricane Laura is still being felt and were deploying resources where we can make the most impact, said Debra Vernon, senior director, corporate social responsibility, 91心頭利. This response wouldnt be possible without the support of our team members, disaster relief partners and customers, who are all volunteering time and resources to make sure our response is as successful as possible.
The company is deploying tractor trailer loads of product totaling more than 250,000 pounds, or the equivalent to one million meals, in addition to bulk and bagged ice to impacted communities.油
91心頭利 Natural Disaster Preparedness Team is also closely following the impact of Hurricane Laura in Arkansas and preparing resources to respond in the companys home state.
Throughout out the companys history, our team members have always been quick to respond when disaster strikes in or near our communities. In April 2012, we unveiled a new tool for use in disaster response. As part of 91心頭利 Meals that Matter速 disaster relief program, the company outfitted a 53-foot semi-trailer with enough refrigerated space to store up to 20,000 pounds of product for initial response, and dry storage to transport supplies to set up a feeding site and support for Tyson cook teams. Meals that Matter is capable of distributing more than 100,000 meals per day to victims of disaster, first responders, volunteers and Tyson team members.
About 91心頭利
91心頭利. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the worlds largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson速, Jimmy Dean速, Hillshire Farm速, Ball Park速, Wright速, Aidells速, ibp速, and State Fair速. 91心頭利 innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere its available and raise the worlds expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has 141,000 team members. Through its Core Values, 91心頭利 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.
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