Little Rock, Arkansas – Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) has been recognized for its hunger relief efforts in Arkansas.
Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, a network of almost 1,000 charitable organizations in the state that provide food to people in need, recently presented Tyson with an “Acting Out Against Hunger Award.” The company received the award during a special event at the Governor’s Mansion.
The Alliance presents the award annually to people and organizations that have made an exceptional effort to fight food insecurity in the state of Arkansas.
Tyson has been active in hunger relief nationwide since 2000, donating more than 82 million pounds of protein, or the equivalent of more than 320 million meals. This includes more than 7.5 million pounds of food the company has donated in Arkansas during the past four years.
Tyson is also active in raising hunger awareness. This summer the company joined hunger relief organization Share Our Strength in spearheading the Little Rock “Hinges of Hope” tour. The event spotlighted “No Kid Hungry” programs in the Little Rock metropolitan area that work diligently to end childhood hunger. According to USDA statistics, Arkansas has the highest rate of childhood food insecurity in the country with 25 percent of children living below the poverty line.
“We’re honored to be recognized for our commitment to hunger relief, especially here in our home state,” said Ed Nicholson, director of Community Relations for Tyson Foods. “While it makes sense for a food company like ours to help feed people in need, we’re hopeful our efforts will also raise awareness about the problem of hunger in our state and nation and prompt others to join the fight.”
Earlier this year, Tyson Foods launched the “Know Hunger” campaign to raise hunger awareness in the U.S. As part of the campaign, the company released the results of a survey that discovered one in four Americans is worried about having enough money to put food on the table in the next year. Another key finding was that many Americans are unaware of how serious hunger is in their own communities.
For more information on Tyson’s hunger relief efforts, go to www.tysonhungerrelief.com
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and services to customers throughout the United States and more than 90 countries. The company has approximately 115,000 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, Tyson 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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