Tyson Foods issued the following announcement on Oct. 5.
Organizations provide $1.9 million in food, essentials for struggling families during four-month initiative
Feed the Children, a leading nonprofit focused on alleviating childhood hunger, Tyson Foods and Americold concluded their 10-city “Alliance to Defeat Hunger” tour Sept. 30 in Oklahoma City by providing food and essentials to vulnerable families. During the four-month initiative, the organizations served thousands of families across the U.S., supplementing nearly 2 million meals and providing more than 250 tons of foods and essentials to families valued at nearly $1.9 million. This includes more than 173 tons of nutritious protein items from Tyson Foods as well as 85 tons of nonperishable food items and household essentials and educational supplies.
In addition to Oklahoma City, tour stops included Springdale, Ark.; Tolleson, Ariz.; New Holland, Pa.; Garden City, Kan.; Sanford, N.C.; Pasco, Wash.; Sioux City, Iowa; Amarillo, Texas; and Sebree, Ken.
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Source: Tyson Foods
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