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Tyson Foods Fights Hunger in
Las Vegas
Tyson donates nearly 30,000
pounds of protein to Three Square Food Bank
LAS VEGAS – March 21, 2011 –
Tyson Foods today donated 30,000 pounds of boneless chicken
to the Three Square Food Bank as part of an effort to feed
people in need and promote public awareness of hunger in
America.
“There are millions of hard-working adults, children and
seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are faced with
the realities of hunger and malnourishment,” said John
Tyson, chairman of Tyson Foods. “We are trying to make a
difference in their lives by providing nutrient-rich protein
and by increasing understanding of hunger in our country.”
Meat and poultry are nutrient dense foods and, according to
health experts, can be especially helpful to people who need
more protein including growing children,
pregnant women, the elderly, and anyone undergoing severe
stress disease or disability. According to food banks
nationwide, meat is the most requested and least available
food.
The Three Square Food Bank
distributes more than 20 million pounds of food annually
throughout its four county service area. More than 100,000
residents, including children and seniors, receive emergency
food assistance from the Food Bank and its more than 570
Program Partners each month.
“We are thrilled that Tyson
Foods shares our passion for providing nutritious food to
the families, children and seniors in our community who need
it,” said Three Square Food Bank Chief Operating Officer
John Livingston. “This donation will provide the equivalent
of 22,000 meals to those in need and we couldn’t do it
without the support of companies like Tyson and their
generosity.”
Tyson Foods has been an active
participant in the fight against hunger for a decade,
donating more than 78 million pounds of protein, or the
equivalent of 300 million meals. 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.
Tyson Foods’ year-long “KNOW Hunger”
campaign is focused on helping more people understand and
join the effort to eliminate hunger in America. It includes
the recent release of a study on public perceptions of
hunger, as well as a commitment to donate one million pounds
of protein to food banks in 37 U.S. markets during the month
of March.
Tyson and the Food Research and Action
Center (FRAC) recently commissioned a study on public
perceptions of hunger. Among other things, it found that
most surveyed believe hunger is a much smaller problem in
their own community than it is in the state or the nation
overall. Yet, 24 percent of those surveyed worry they will
have trouble putting food on the table this year. Survey
details are available by clicking on
www.tysonhungerrelief.com.
To hear the testimony of three
prominent Americans who experienced hunger as children, go
to
www.tysonfoods.com/Media-Room.aspx and click
on “three perspectives.” Information about how to get
involved in the fight against hunger is available at
www.tyasonhungerrelief.com.
About
Three Square
Three
Square was established to end hunger in the valley by
providing wholesome, nutritious food to non-profit
organizations that serve a wide range of Southern Nevadans
in need. A national model project inspired by Eric Hilton
with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,
Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with
the gaming industry, businesses, non-profit agencies, food
distributors, higher education institutions, the CCSD,
governmental entities, the media and thousands of volunteers
to efficiently and effectively serve hope to those in our
community struggling with hunger. Three Square currently
provides more than 22 million pounds of food and grocery
product – the equivalent of nearly 16 million meals – per
year to more than 570 Program Partners including non-profit
and faith-based organizations, schools and feeding sites
throughout Southern Nevada. Three Square is a member of the
Feeding America network of food banks. For additional
information visit
www.threesquare.org.
About Tyson Foods
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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