Perdue Farms hopes to tackle food insecurity challenges head-on. The company recently partnered with Feeding America® to deliver its largest-ever, one-time food donation. This is made in part to fill the Leap Day food gap.
“Perdue Farms remains unwavering in our mission to help nourish communities experiencing food insecurity,” said Kevin McAdams, Chief Executive Officer of Perdue Farms. “We understand there are great challenges these families face, especially with the addition of Leap Day. We are committed to alleviating hunger across the country and, as a 104-year-old food company, providing essential protein to those in need.”
Perdue Farms will deliver over 70 tractor trailer loads of its No Antibiotics Ever chicken across the United States, providing 3.3 million pounds of chicken.
The donation, according to a press release, is part of Perdue’s Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors® outreach, and aims to alleviate the strain on families facing hunger.
“The movement to end hunger takes dedicated partnerships that help us meet the needs and desires of our neighbors so they can thrive,” said Linda Nageotte, President and Chief Operating Officer of Feeding America. “We are grateful for Perdue Farms’ generous commitment, which will have an immediate impact by providing access to nutritious protein for people facing hunger.”
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