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Tyson Foods marks decade of hunger relief
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Over five years, Tyson workers have raised more than $350,000. Of that, 75 percent of the money stayed in the community where it was raised, with the remainder going to Share our Strength.
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Tyson Foods marks decade of hunger relief
Bloomsberg BusinessWeek
September 24, 2010
Tyson Foods Inc. is marking the commitment the company made in 2000 to give food to people who are hungry.
The Springdale-based company said Friday it has given 38,000 tons of food over the past decade. That’s in addition to the support Tyson drew from its employees and customers.
Over five years, Tyson workers have raised more than $350,000. Of that, 75 percent of the money stayed in the community where it was raised, with the remainder going to Share our Strength.
Tyson CEO Donnie Smith says the company has donated food in 48 states and pledged that the company will continue to battle domestic hunger.
Tyson’s food donation equals 76 million pounds and was enough to produce 304 million meals.
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