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AKSNB News - GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - JBS USA is helping out the Grand Island community once again as part of their Hometown Strong Initiative. This time around, they donated $10,000 to the Central District Health department to develop a new campaign to debunk COVID-19 myths.
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent - The city of Grand Island’s parks are getting some major renovations and improvements in 2021. The Stolley Park concession stand is slated for renovation this spring. The project, estimated at $50,000, is out for bid. Bids are due to the city Jan. 19.
Read MoreArkansas Democrat-Gazette - De QUEEN -- A splash pad will be added to Herman Dierks Park in De Queen as part of Pilgrim's Pride Hometown Strong program. The $480,000 contribution is part of the company's Hometown Strong Program where Pilgrim's works with community leaders to determine where funds could best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs.
Read MoreChattanooga (Tenn.) Times Free Press - Pilgrim's announced plans to invest $600,000 to support Chattanooga's future. Pilgrim's has been working with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs in three key areas: food insecurity, community infrastructure and well-being, and COVID-19 emergency response and relief efforts.
Read MoreCass County (Ill.) Star-Gazette - JBS has donated $115,000 to the Beardstown School District. During the Beardstown Board of Education meeting held Dec. 17, Superintendent Ron Gilbert said some of the funds will go to a new digital scoreboard at the sports field. This will include all outdoor sports held there, not just football. It will also be applied to the acquisition of a new digital marquee for the school among other things. JBS asked only that its name be prominently displayed on all materials that the monies purchased. (Subscription required to read full story)
Read MoreTexarkana (Ark.) Gazette - DE QUEEN, Ark — Pilgrim's Pride is investing in De Queen, Arkansas, by contributing $480,000 for a splash pad at Herman Dierks Memorial Park. The money is part of the company's Hometown Strong Program where Pilgrim's works with community leaders to determine where funds could best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs.
Read MoreAthensOnline - Athens will receive $790,000 as its share of $3.5 million that Pilgrim’s is providing to several cities in Georgia as an investment “in the future” and to help battle the coronavirus pandemic, the company recently announced.
Read MoreDe Queen (Ark.) Bee - In November, Pilgrim’s announced a $715,000 investment in De Queen to support the community’s future through the company’s Hometown Strong program. Pilgrim’s worked with local leaders to determine where the funds could best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs. Today, the company announced it is contributing $480,000 to partner with the city of De Queen and build a splash pad at Herman Dierks Memorial Park.
Read MoreWattPoultry.com - In August, Pilgrim’s announced a $380,000 investment in Marshville, N.C., to support the community’s future through the company’s Hometown Strongprogram. Pilgrim’s worked with local leaders to determine where the funds could best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs.
Read MoreNatchitoches (La.) Times - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s announced Dec. 8 their plans to invest $300,000 in Natchitoches, to support the community’s future. Pilgrim’s has been working with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs in three key areas: food insecurity, community infrastructure and well-being, and COVID-19 emergency response and relief efforts. One project has already been selected for funding.
Read MoreCass County (Ill.) Star Gazette - Kelly Cagle was nearly at her wits end when she stood in the walk-in cooler at the Cass County Food pantry taking stock of the meat supply there-in. “We literally had about 10 chickens in our freezer and I was wondering ‘What should we do?’” (Subscription required to read full story)
Read MoreNatchitoches (La.) Parish Journal - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s announced plans on Dec. 8 to invest $300,000 in Natchitoches, La., to support the community’s future. Pilgrim’s has been working with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs in three key areas: food insecurity, community infrastructure and well-being, and COVID-19 emergency response and relief efforts.
Read MoreMonroe (N.C.) Enquirer Journal - Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation announced on Tuesday (Dec. 8) it is contributing $50,000 to the Town of Marshville to build an outdoor fitness area that will be free for the community. The outdoor fitness center will be linked to the Carolina Thread Trail and is expected to be complete in March 2021. (Subscription required to read full story)
Read MoreKLAX-TV - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s today announced plans to invest $300,000 in Natchitoches, La., to support the community’s future. Pilgrim’s has been working with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs in three key areas: food insecurity, community infrastructure and well-being, and COVID-19 emergency response and relief efforts.
Read MoreAthens (Ga.) CEO - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s today announced plans to invest $790,000 in Athens, Ga., to support the community’s future. Pilgrim’s has been working with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs in three key areas: food insecurity, community infrastructure and well-being, and COVID-19 emergency response and relief efforts.
Read MoreFranklin County (Ala.) Times - JBS USA’s Hometown Strong Initiative is investing in more than 50 communities in the United States, and one of those communities is Russellville.
Read MoreNTV News - GRAND ISLAND, Neb — Meat giant JBS has announced it will cover 100 percent of health care costs related to treating and diagnosing COVID-19.
Read MoreLufkin (Texas) Daily News - Pilgrim’s has announced its plans to invest $685,000 in the community as a part of what it calls the Hometown Strong Initiative. (Subscription required to read full story)
Read MoreKYOU News - OTTUMWA, Iowa - JBS and Plumrose USA announced Friday they will contribute $600,000 into the Ottumwa Family YMCA. The investment will fund a Y-M-C-A daycare expansion and facility with 50 additional slots for children.
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent The main room at the Literacy Council of Grand Island soon will be named the JBS Hometown Strong Center for Learning. Karla McGeorge of the Literacy Council made that announcement Thursday just after JBS representatives presented her organization with a check for $150,000.
Read MoreOttumwa (Iowa) Courier - As part of an announced $3.1 million investment through the "Hometown Strong Initiative," JBS USA and Plumrose USA will provide $600,000 in funding for expansion of the Ottumwa Family YMCA Day Care.
Read MoreKETK News - LUFKIN, Texas – Pilgrim’s will invest $685,000 in Lufkin as part of its Hometown Strong Initiative, the company announced Friday.
Read MoreKSNB News - GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - As part of their Hometown Strong Initiative, JBS USA awarded a $150,000 check to the Literacy Council of Grand Island on Thursday. “We’re looking at projects that are long-term sustainable projects that will be here, be visible, and be providing help for people many years down the road,” JBS Grand Island General Manager Zack Ireland said.
Read MorePoultry Times - GREELEY, Colo. — Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s has announced plans to invest $160,000 in Elberton, Ga., to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreHardy Co. (W.Va.) Live - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s today announced plans to invest $860,000 in Moorefield, to support the community’s future. Pilgrim’s has been working with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs in three key areas: food insecurity, community infrastructure and well-being, and COVID-19 emergency response and relief efforts.
Read MoreThe Daily Sentinel (Nacogdoches, Texas) - Pilgrim’s Pride will contribute some $735,000 to projects in Nacogdoches as part of a multi-million investment in the communities in which it and partner company JBS USA operates.
Read MoreChippewa (Wis.) Herald - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s announced plans to invest $230,000 in Arcadia, Wis., to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreMoberly (Mo.) Monitor-Index - Moberly is reaping additional benefits from the construction of a bacon production facility at the industrial Park by Plumrose USA. The city was presented Tuesday with $300,000 as part of Plumrose's Hometown Strong Initiative. The community investment was announced last month, but specific projects for the money were mum at the time.
Read MoreWTVY News - Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation has pledged $20 million towards communities with Pilgrim’s plants as part of the company’s “Hometown Strong” initiative. Pilgrim’s is investing $315,000 into the Enterprise community.
Read MoreOttumwa (Iowa) Courier - This has been a year like no other. A pandemic was not on anyone’s radar and, by all accounts, it has taken a devastating toll. During these difficult times, we’ve seen individuals and organizations step up to help communities, including Ottumwa’s own JBS and Plumrose. Through the national Hometown Strong initiative, Ottumwa will receive $3.1 million to respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and to help fund community projects.
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent - Grand Island’s John Brownell Beltline Trail is getting an expansion. Grand Island City Council Tuesday approved Alfred Benesch & Company of Grand Island to design and provide construction management for the expansion.
Read MoreCentralMoInfo.com - As part of the Hometown Strong initiative, Plumrose USA has announced an investment of $300 thousand in Moberly, to assist the Parks and Recreation Department with a handful of projects and to the YMCA for memberships. Joe Machetta, head of operations with Plumrose USA was on hand Tuesday for the check presentation.
Read MoreThe De Queen (Ark.) Bee - GREELEY, Colo. — Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s today announced plans to invest $715,000 in De Queen, Ark., to support the community’s future. Pilgrim’s has worked with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs. The first project being funded in De Queen is a one-mile walking trail around the new Sevier County Medical Center. This trail will provide outdoor space for hospital staff, patients, visitors and the broader community to enjoy.
Read MoreKARK News DE QUEEN, Ark.- Pilgrim’s has invested $715,000 to support their De Queen and Nashville communities as part of the New Hometown Strong Initiative; with the company sharing plans to build a one-mile walking trail at the new Sevier County Medical Center in De Queen. The company was represented Friday morning at the Sevier County Medical Center Groundbreaking Ceremony.
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent - The O’Connor Learning Center is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to a local donation. At a news conference Thursday morning, JBS presented a $400,000 check to Grand Island Public Schools for the O’Connor Learning Center, which will be located in the former Shopko building, 2208 N. Webb Road.
Read MoreNTV News GRAND ISLAND, Neb — The building blocks for success are found in preschool and soon Grand Island kids will have a "dream space" to grow and learn. The O'Connor Learning Center is taking a step forward with a $400,000 gift from JBS.
Read MoreNTV News - GRAND ISLAND, Neb — An effort called "Hometown Strong" has seen JBS contribute more than $2 million to the Grand Island community with more donations planned. Today the company presented a check for $400,000 to Grand Island Public Schools to add a gym to the O'Connor Learning Center preschool facility.
Read MoreKSNB Local 4 News - GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Grand Island Public Schools' Early Childhood Education (ECE) program will be able to support an additional 60 preschool students and impact hundreds more, thanks to a generous gift provided by JBS. The $400,000 check was presented to GIPS Thursday morning and will go toward the O’Connor Learning Center project at 2208 N. Webb Road.
Read MoreThe Shelby Report - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s has shared plans to invest $160,000 in Elberton, Georgia, to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. Pilgrim’s worked with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs.
Read MoreKTVO News OTTUMWA, Iowa — JBS USA and Plumrose USA have set aside $3.1 million to help Ottumwa recover from the pandemic. And now the two companies are turning to the city, school district and other local organizations to determine the best use for those funds.
Read MoreMedicine Hat News JBS Foods has set aside $2 million for projects and programs in Brooks to help the community deal with the effects of the pandemic and long-term recovery, the food giant announced Thursday.
Read MoreCTV News - CALGARY -- JBS Foods is investing $2 million to help the community of Brooks, Alta. respond to pressing needs resulting from the pandemic.
Read MoreFarms.com - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, JBS Foods Canada today announced plans to invest $2 million to help Brooks, Alberta, respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.
Read MoreWisBusiness.com - Pilgrim’s is working with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and long-term community needs in food insecurity, community infrastructure and well-being, and COVID-19 emergency response and relief efforts.
Read MoreWXOW - ARCADIA, Wis. - One of Arcadia's largest employers is showing its support with a $230,000 investment in the community.
Read MoreWKBT - ARCADIA, Wis. — Multi-national chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride announced Wednesday plans to invest $230,000 into Arcadia, Wis., to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreTrempealeau County (Wis.) Times - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s recently announced plans to invest $230,000 in Arcadia to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent - A recent donation from JBS USA to the city of Grand Island will provide “a destination playground for a destination park” for all.
Read MoreOttumwa (Iowa) Courier - JBS USA and Plumrose USA announced plans Tuesday to invest $3.1 million to help Ottumwa respond to needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in the community's future through the "Hometown Strong" program.
Read MoreKTVO News - JBS USA and Plumrose USA have announced plans to invest $3.1 million in Ottumwa, Iowa, to help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and to invest in the community’s future.
Read MoreKYOU News - OTTUMWA, Iowa - Ottumwa could see over a $3 million investment from JBS USA and Plumrose USA. The company announced plans to invest the money and has been working with local leaders to find out where the money should be spent.
Read MoreMoberly (Mo.) Monitor-Index - Plumrose USA is investing back into the Moberly community. After receiving city approval to develop in the city's industrial park in April, the company announced its plans Oct. 6 to invest $300,000 in Moberly as a response to coronavirus-related needs.
Read MoreMt. Pleasant (Texas) Daily Tribune - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim's today announced plans to invest $1.5 million in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, to support the community's future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. (Subscription required to read full story)
Read MoreHickory (N.C.) Record - LENOIR, N.C. — Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, JBS USA announced plans to invest $200,000 to help Lenoir respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent - With the involvement of Grand Island Public Schools, CHI Health St. Francis and donations from businesses and individuals in our community, Grand Island Senior High students soon will receive valuable training and exposure to a variety of health care careers, on the eighth floor of the hospital tower.
Read MoreWorthington (Minn.) Daily Globe - WORTHINGTON — The approval of a professional services agreement for phase one redesign and phase two design of the planned fieldhouse for a building on Worthington’s Second Avenue was among multiple administrative actions taken by the Worthington City Council Monday night. (Subscription required to read full sto
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent - JBS USA recently announced a commitment of $3.5 million to Grand Island to address needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the future of our city as part of its Hometown Strong initiative.
Read MoreWaco (Texas) Tribune-Herald - A small youth sports organization in China Spring is taking a big step forward with $250,000 in funding from Pilgrim’s.
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent - CHI Health St. Francis and Grand Island Public Schools are one step closer to achieving their vision of a $5.92 million academy at the hospital, thanks to a donation from JBS Grand Island.
Read MoreKSNB Local 4 News - GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Grand Island Public Schools announced last Thursday they needed more than $5 Million to transform the eighth floor of CHI Health St. Francis Hospital into an advanced medical academy, and on Wednesday, JBS Swift pledged $500,000 to help their vision come to life.
Read MoreNTV News - GRAND ISLAND, Neb — Central Nebraska's largest high school is getting a little smaller. "We are one step closer to this becoming a reality," Dr. Tawana Grover announced on Wednesday.
Read MoreLenior (N.C.) News-Topic - A global food company with a processing plant in Caldwell County plans to spend $200,000 to help the Lenoir area respond to needs related to the coronavirus pandemic. (Subscription required to read full story)
Read MoreEllijay (Ga.) Times-Courier - Pilgrim’s, the home company of the local poultry processing plant, has pledged to invest $535,000 in Ellijay and the local community via the company’s new Hometown Strong initiative. (Subscription required to read full story)
Read MoreKOLN/KGIN News - GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Part of the new Grand Island Senior High Academy of Medical Sciences at CHI St. Francis will be named for Grand Island’s largest employer after a major donation to the project.
Read MoreEast Texas Radio – As part of its “Hometown Strong Initiative,” Pilgrim’s Pride has announced that it will donate $1.5 million to the City of Mt. Pleasant.
Read MoreMount Pleasant (Texas) Tribune – Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s today announced plans to invest $1.5 million in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. (Subscription required to read full story)
Read MoreAmarillo (Texas) Globe-News - Recently, local beef company JBS USA announced a commitment of $3.3 million to Moore County – a place I call home and have been proud to serve as County Judge since 2007. I’m also proud to say that the JBS USA Cactus beef production facility has called Moore County home since the 1970s.
Read MoreeExtra News - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s today announced plans to invest $1.5 million in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreTexarkana Gazette - MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas — The $1.5 million The Pilgrims Corp. is giving to this town is an acknowledgement of the company's role and responsibility in the community, a spokesperson said Thursday.
Read MoreTexarkana Gazette - MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas — Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim's on Wednesday announced plans to invest $1.5 million in Mount Pleasant, Texas, to support the community's future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreIndependent News Media - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, JBS USA today announced plans to invest $1.3 million to help Tolleson respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.
Read MorePoultry Times - GREELEY, Colo. — Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s has announced plans to invest almost $1.5 million around the Atlanta, Ga., region as part of its "Hometown Strong" initiative to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The communities around Atlanta where these funds will be focused include Canton, Carrollton and Gainesville.
Read MoreKAMR/KCIT News - MOORE COUNTY, Texas— Early in the pandemic, Moore County was hit hard with COVID-19 cases and JBS Cactus was considered a hot spot.
Read MoreGainesville (Ga.) Times – A Pilgrim’s Pride program will provide the Gainesville community with $795,000 to address food insecurity, community infrastructure and well-being, and COVID-19 relief, according to a news release from the poultry company.
Read MoreMoore County (Texas) News Press – JBS USA officials announced on Wednesday that they would be providing $3.3 million dollars to Moore County, site of the JBS Cactus beef packing plant, for investments in projects designed to "respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the region's future," according to a press release from the company.
Read MoreCache Valley (Utah) Daily – HYRUM – JBS USA is working with Hyrum City leaders to identify where to put a $1.7 million investment they recently committed to give the city.
Read MoreBooneville (Miss.) Banner – A new name, a new playground and a new vision for the future. (Subscription required to read full story)
Read MoreDaily Corinthian (Corinth, Miss.) – There’s a faded, slightly blurry snapshot I’ll always treasure. (Subscription required to read full story.)
Read MoreThe Shelby Report – Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s has plans to invest almost $1.5 million around the Atlanta region as part of its Hometown Strong Initiative to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The communities around Atlanta where these funds will be focused include Canton, Carrollton and Gainesville.
Read MoreAtlanta Journal Constitution – Food company Pilgrim’s, which employs more than 7,000 Georgians in the poultry industry, is donating $1.5 million spread across three metro Atlanta communities to help with needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and to make other improvements.
Read MorePipestone Star – Representatives of JBS USA, the city of Pipestone and the Pipestone community were on hand Thursday, Sept. 3 for a groundbreaking ceremony for the JBS Soccer Complex for which the company donated $300,000 through its Hometown Strong initiative.
Read MoreMarshalltown Times-Republican – U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Theresa Greenfield wanted to see what JBS has done to improve conditions for workers.
Read MoreeFeedLink – The Drive to Feed Kids Pork Partnership, a collaboration between Missouri FarmersCare and Missouri Pork Association, has delivered 44,410 pounds of ground pork to Feeding Missouri, the association of Missouri’s six regional food banks.
Read MoreWTVA News – Plumrose USA announced its investment in a community park restoration project.
Read MorePipestone (Minn.) Star – JBS USA plans to donate $300,000 to the city of Pipestone for the development of a soccer complex.
Read MoreKFDA News – DUMAS, Texas - One of the hardest hit counties in our area is bouncing back physically and financially from COVID-19. JBS Cactus is launching a Hometown Strong initiative and will be investing $3.3 million into Moore County communities.
Read MoreDaily Corinthian – Plumrose USA, a subsidiary of food company JBS USA, has announced its investment in the Kids Town Park restoration project in Booneville, as part of the company’s Hometown Strong initiative. (Subscription Required)
Read MoreUnion County (N.C.) Weekly - GREELEY, Colo. – Pilgrim’s announced plans to invest $380,000 in Marshville, N.C., to help respond to the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.
Read MoreSavannah Business Journal - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s announced plans to invest $475,000 in Douglas, Ga., to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreLoveland Reporter Herald - GREELEY — The largest employer in the city of Greeley is giving $100,000 to UCHealth Greeley Hospital for COVID-19 support.
Read MoreAlabama Political Reporter - The food company Pilgrim’s announced plans last week to invest $1.6 million in Alabama to help local communities respond to the coronavirus crisis as well as to invest in the future.
Read MoreAL.com - Pilgrim’s says it is pumping $1.6 million into three Alabama communities to help deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The food company, which has chicken production facilities in Alabama, has overall pledged $20 million nationwide as part of its “Hometown Strong” initiative.
Read MoreThe Advertiser-Gleam - Pilgrim's, the international company with a large chicken processing plant at East Lake in Guntersville, wants to make large donations to the communities in Guntersville, Enterprise and Russellville, all locations where they have operations. (Subscription required to read full story.)
Read MoreWattAgNet - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s, an American-based food company, announced plans to invest $3.5 million in Georgia to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future.
Read MoreGeorgia Farm Bureau - On Aug. 12, Pilgrim’s announced plans to invest $3.5 million in Georgia to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future. The investment is part of a new, national $20 million initiative called Hometown Strong that adds to commitments Pilgrim’s has made this year to protect employees and ensure their job security amid the global pandemic.
Read MoreMorning Ag Clips - MACON, Ga. — On Aug. 12, Pilgrim’s announced plans to invest $3.5 million in Georgia to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future.
Read MoreJacksonville (Ill.) Journal-Courier - BEARDSTOWN — Beardstown city officials and JBS USA will be accepting proposals for community-improvement projects after the pork-based company announced a $2.5 million grant to the city through a Hometown Strong Initiative.
Read MoreDaily Corinthian (Miss.) - Through its Hometown Strong initiative, Plumrose USA recently announced plans to donate $400,000 to help Booneville (Miss.) respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future. (Subscription required to read full story.)
Read MoreWLDS Radio - Major pork producer JBS announced yesterday it was investing $2.5 million into infrastructure projects in Beardstown.
Read MoreBeardstown Newspapers - At a time when many communities are struggling to find ways to replace revenue lost as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Beardstown’s community leaders will be faced with an entirely different situation. A team of community leaders, working with JBS leadership, will have to decide how best to spend $2.5 million in Beardstown. (Subscription required to read full story.)
Read MoreWAFF - RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. - Gifts from a local family and the county’s largest employer will help Russellville get its first splash pad and a location for a new library.
Read MoreYellowhammer News - Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation on Tuesday announced plans to invest $1.6 million in Alabama to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in a stronger future.
Read MoreCherokee Tribune & Ledger-News (Ga.) - In response to the coronavirus pandemic Cherokee County organizations will benefit from food product manufacturer Pilgrim’s new Hometown Strong initiative, company officials said.
Read MoreFranklin Free Press - A special called meeting Friday of the Russellville City Council proved to be just that, special, thanks to the philanthropy of Pilgrim's Russellville and the Billy and Leila Norris family.
Read MoreEast Texas Radio - Building on ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, JBS USA and Pilgrim’s, American-based food companies, announced plans to invest $6.5 million in Texas to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future.
Read MoreKVII News - CACTUS, Texas — JBS USA announced this week a pledge to invest millions of dollars into the Texas Panhandle to help the region with its fight against the coronavirus. A portion of the $50 million dollar initiative will help all three cities in Moore County.
Read MoreFranklin County Times - Russellville City Council has been working for 12 years to build a splash pad in the community, and that dream is becoming a reality thanks to funding through Pilgrim’s Pride.
Read MoreWHNT News - RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. — Friday afternoon at a special called council meeting, the City of Russellville received donations from two groups to expand learning and recreation opportunities.
Read MoreKTRE TV - TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Pilgrim’s Pride and JBS USA, its parent company, announced on Thursday that they will be investing $6.5 million in Texas to help communities with JBS or Pilgrim’s plants - Cactus, Lufkin, Mt. Pleasant, Nacogdoches, and Waco - respond to coronavirus and invest in the future.
Read MoreKLTV - Nacogdoches is among the Texas cities that will benefit from a multi-million initiative by food companies JBS USA and Pilgrims to aid combating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe Daily Sentinel - TYLER, Texas - Pilgrim’s Pride and JBS USA, its parent company, announced on Thursday that they will be investing $6.5 million in Texas to help communities with JBS or Pilgrim’s plants - Cactus, Lufkin, Mt. Pleasant, Nacogdoches, and Waco - respond to coronavirus and invest in the future.
Read MorePoultry Times - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s announced plans today to invest $3.5 million in Georgia to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future.
Read MoreWLBB Radio - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s, an American-based food company, announced plans today to invest $3.5 million in Georgia to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future.
Read MoreThe Shelby Report - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Greeley, Colorado-based food company Pilgrim’s recently announced plans to invest $3.5 million in Georgia to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future. The investment is part of a new, national $20 million initiative called Hometown Strong that adds to commitments Pilgrim’s has made this year to protect employees and ensure their job security amidst the global pandemic.
Read MoreSt. Cloud (Minn.) Times - COLD SPRING — One of Cold Spring's largest employers has earmarked more than a half-million dollars for Cold Spring to help the community respond to challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreBizWest - GREELEY — JBS USA Inc. plans to give $5 million to Greeley-area government and nonprofit bodies to support the community during the dual health and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreKDVR - GREELEY, Colo. – JBS USA announced a new a initiative on Tuesday called “Hometown Strong,” with plans to invest $5 million in Greeley in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreBARN ONAIR & ONLINE - GREELEY, Colo. – Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, JBS USA today announced plans to invest $5 million to help Greeley respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.
Read MoreINSIGHT - JBS USA has announced plans to donate $1 million to help Green Bay respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future through its Hometown Strong initiative.
Read MoreGrand Island Independent (Opinion/Editorial) - JBS USA, a major employer in Grand Island, is making its commitment to the community clear with a $1 million donation from its JBS Hometown Strong initiative to the city for a hike/bike trail expansion and a new playground.
Read MoreDaily Globe (Opinion Letters) - I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Worthington on being the recipient of $2.6 million dollars from the JBS Hometown Strong Initiative. The investment that JBS is making in Worthington will be of great benefit not only to their employees but to the entire community and I thank them for their generosity.
Read MoreNational Hog Farmer - Through its Hometown Strong initiative, JBS USA plans to donate $1.2 million to help Louisville respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community's future.
Read MoreLOUISVILLE (Ky.) Courier Journal — A food processing company with a large pork production facility in Louisville is pledging a sizable donation to the Derby City in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreNTV News - GRAND ISLAND, Neb — A company hit hard by the virus now gives back.
Read MoreNews Channel Nebraska - A meatpacking company is donating millions of dollars to a central Nebraska community.
Read MoreKSNB Local 4 - GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Through its Hometown Strong initiative, JBS USA announced plans to donate $3.5 million to help Grand Island respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.
Read More10/11 Now - GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Through its Hometown Strong initiative, JBS USA announced plans to donate $3.5 million to help Grand Island respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.
Read MoreGrand Island Independent - Of the $4 million JBS USA committed to Nebraska last month, $3.5 million will go to Grand Island.
Read MoreWeb Wire - Through its Hometown Strong initiative, JBS USA announced plans to donate $2.6 million to help Worthington respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.
Read MoreDaily Globe – WORTHINGTON (Minn.) — A $1 million donation by JBS USA to the city of Worthington, to be used specifically for the city’s planned fieldhouse and recreation center, received unanimous approval Monday night from the Worthington City Council.
Read MoreRural Radio - JBS USA is investing $4 million in Nebraska to support local communities as part of its new Hometown Strong initiative.
Read MoreMarshalltown (Iowa) Times Republican - GREELEY, Colo. – Through the Hometown Strong initiative, JBS on Wednesday announced plans to donate $2.7 million to help Marshalltown respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.
Read MoreBusiness Record - More than half of a $5 million commitment that meat processor JBS USA has made to three Iowa communities in which it operates plants will go to Marshalltown, the company announced.
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent - How JBS USA’s $4 million investment in Nebraska will be divided will be determined largely by the local management team at each JBS facility in conjunction with community leaders.
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent - Grand Island officials hope at least some of the money JBS is investing in Grand Island might be used to help workers in general as well as those who might work at JBS.
Read MoreNational Hog Farmer - Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, JBS USA, an American-based food company and owner of Plumrose USA, a premium branded meat company, has announced plans to invest $5 million in Iowa to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future.
Read MoreGrand Island (Neb.) Independent - JBS USA, which owns the cattle slaughter facility in Grand Island, announced Thursday it will invest $4 million in Nebraska to help local communities respond to the coronavirus and invest in the future.
Read MoreThe Wolf 97.3 FM – JBS USA will partner with local officials and community leaders in Grand Island and Omaha to identify investment projects that strengthen the hometowns where the company’s team members live and work.
Read MoreTimes-Republican - GREELEY, Colo. — Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, JBS USA announced plans on Tuesday to invest $5 million in Iowa to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future.
OTTUMWA (Iowa) Courier — JBS USA has announced plans for what the company described as a $5 million investment in Iowa communities.
Read MoreKYOU TV – Ottumwa, Iowa - JBS USA announced plans in a press release to invest $5 million in Iowa to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future.
Read MoreKTVO - OTTUMWA, Iowa — One of the Heartland's largest employers is pledging a $5 million investment.
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