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Press Release: LULAC and Tyson Foods Join Forces to Fight Hunger in Greater Cincinnati. 15 tons of protein donated to FreestoreFoodbank. Febrero 9, 2009 For more information contact: CINCINNATI - Feb. 9, 2009 – Each year, the FreestoreFoodbank distributes almost 10 million pounds of food and supplies through a network of 400 member agencies in 20 counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana in the fight against hunger. Today, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) will help ease that burden by donating more than 15 tons of protein to the FreestoreFoodbank of Greater Cincinnati. Tyson Foods and LULAC announced the donation as part of their 1 million pound, three-year commitment to fight hunger. Tyson representatives, LULAC leadership and FreestoreFoodbank representatives attended the ceremony. “Donations of poultry and other high protein foods are especially valuable as they allow us to provide our clients with more healthy, nutritious options,” said John Young, president and CEO of FreestoreFoodbank. “This significant donation will help us feed our many hungry neighbors in the region during the harsh winter months and difficult economic times.” The FreestoreFoodbank has been a member of Feeding America since 1979. One of Ohio’s largest food banks, the FreestoreFoodbank serves a population of more than 160,000 low-income persons in a twenty-county region. “With the current economy, many families throughout the region are turning to local food banks for help,” said Jason Riveiro, LULAC Ohio. “LULAC is committed to helping our families in Cincinnati, and through our partnership with Tyson we are honored to be able to address the hunger issues caused by these hardships.” LULAC is the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States. The group advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide. “Tyson Foods understands that often, Hispanic families face language and cultural barriers when they are at risk for hunger and seeking assistance. We are committed to providing nutritious meals to families who are looking for help,” said Raul Lagos, manager of multicultural community relations for Tyson Foods. “This contribution builds upon our three-year commitment to address the issue of hunger in the Hispanic community Since 2000, Tyson Foods has been a leader in the fight against hunger. The company is actively engaged in food donation events and fund-raising activities year-round to benefit those in need. The protein given by Tyson today brings the company’s total in-kind donations since 2000 to more than 54 million pounds. This milestone equates to over 216 million meals donated to food banks and agencies serving local communities around the country. Last year alone, Tyson donated nearly 12 million pounds of protein to Feeding America. For more information on how to get involved in the fight against hunger, go to hungerrelief.tyson.com. FreestoreFoodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider in the Tri-State (OH, KY, IN). The organization is a trusted partner to 400 nonprofit member agencies spread across 20 counties, through which the FreestoreFoodbank annually distributes 10 million pounds of food and product to more than 160,000 individuals. By providing emergency food distribution, the FreestoreFoodbank works to determine the root causes of poverty and food insecurity and is able to provide an array of services (emergency clothing, housing services, Food Stamps assistance, Medicaid outreach and others) aimed at creating self-reliance. The FreestoreFoodbank is a member of Feeding America. League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has approximately 115,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. It is the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, housing and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide. The organization involves and serves all Hispanic nationality groups. For more information, go to www.lulac.org. Tyson Foods, Inc. [NYSE: TSN], founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world’s largest processor and marketer 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 service to customers throughout the United States and more than 80 countries. The company has approximately 107,000. Team Members employed at more than 300 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. Visit www.tyson.com for more details. # # # |