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Press Release: LULAC and Tyson Foods Join Forces to Fight Hunger in Boston. 15 tons of protein donated to The Greater Boston Food Bank. April 2, 2009 For more information contact: BOSTON – April 2, 2009 – Each year The Greater Boston Food Bank provides food to more than 320,000 people in nine counties in eastern Massachusetts. Today, representatives from Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) joined together to help further ease that burden by donating 15 tons of protein to The Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network “Tyson Foods and LULAC announced the donation as part of their 1 million pound, three-year commitment to fight hunger,” said LULAC VP for Women Regla Gonzalez. “Tyson representatives, LULAC leadership and The Greater Boston Food Bank attended the ceremony. The donation was made in conjunction with the 2009 LULAC Women’s Conference being held in Boston April 3-4.” “Donations of poultry and other high protein foods are especially valuable as they allow us to provide our agencies with more healthy, nutritious options,” said Catherine D’Amato, president and CEO of The Greater Boston Food Bank. “This significant donation will help us feed our many hungry neighbors in the region during these difficult economic times.” “With the current economy, many families throughout the region are turning to local food banks for help,” said LULAC National President, Rosa Rosales. “LULAC is committed to helping our families in eastern Massachusetts, and through our partnership with Tyson we are honored to be able to address the hunger issues caused by these hardships.” “With the current economy, many families throughout the region are turning to local food banks for help,” said LULAC National President Rosa Rosales. “LULAC is committed to helping our families in eastern Massachusetts, and through our partnership with Tyson we are honored to be able to address the hunger issues caused by these hardships.” “Tyson Foods understands that many families face language and cultural barriers when they are at risk for hunger and seeking assistance. We are pleased to be able to provide 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, 1 million pound commitment with LULAC to address the issue of hunger in the Hispanic community.” 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. According to Feeding America and the Hunger Almanac,, more than 12.4 million children in the U.S. are at risk for hunger. USDA reports indicate that even mild under-nutrition experienced by young children during critical periods of growth impacts the behavior of children, their school performance and their overall cognitive development. Tyson Foods and Hunger Relief “Tyson Foods understands that many families face language and cultural barriers when they are at risk for hunger and seeking assistance. We are pleased to be able to provide 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, 1 million pound commitment with LULAC to address the issue of hunger in the Hispanic community.” For more information on how to get involved in the fight against hunger, go to a target="_blank" href="http://hungerrelief.tyson.com/">hungerrelief.tyson.com. The Greater Boston Food Bank distributes approximately 30 million pounds of food and grocery products annually to more than 600 hunger-relief agencies in a dedicated partnership to end hunger in eastern Massachusetts. The Food Bank serves 83,000 people each week and is part of Feeding America, formerly Second Harvest, the nation’s food bank network. For more information about The Greater Boston Food Bank, visit www.gbfb.org or call (617) 427-5200. 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 90 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. # # # |