Tyson Foods will partner with Walmart to distribute 500,000 pounds of protein to feed needy families in and around Hazard, KY. John R. Tyson, Executive Vice-president and Chief Sustainability Officer for Tyson Foods, stated “We are deeply saddened by the damage and loss of life caused by the catastrophic flooding and we want to do our part to help.” He added, “We are working with our local community partners to amplify their support and do our best to provide food and supplies to those who need it.” Tyson will deploy the Meals That Matter ® disaster-relief trailer in the Hazard, KY., Walmart parking lot. Teams from Tyson Food facilities in Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, and Indiana will provide aid to victims of the disaster.
Perdue Farms has donated $30,000 in direct contributions and an additional 5 tons of chicken to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in Nashville. This will support a Back-Pack program and a mobile pantry in rural Putnam County. Perdue associates in the Monterey, TN., complex organized the donation and delivered the products.