Stories | Page 21 of 28 | JBS USA | Sustainability Report

Christmas Celebration

Moorefield, WV, Chicken Production Facility

Pilgrim’s Moorefield Santa Day was a fun and exciting event for all on December 1, 2018, in which the facility hosted a Christmas party for team members and their families. In total, more than 500 people attended and enjoyed the afternoon. Santa saw about 300 children, and many pictures were taken with him and Mrs.…

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George’s Big “O” Cup Golf Tournament

Waco, TX, Prepared Foods Facility

In September 2018, Pilgrim’s Waco donated $1,400 to sponsor a hole for George’s Big “O” Cup Golf tournament, presented by the Waco Chamber of Commerce, at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course. Pilgrim’s team members also volunteered at this fun, laid back scramble style tournament, which featured larger-than-life cups (18 inches in diameter), prizes at every hole…

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Heart O’ Texas Rodeo And Fair

Waco, TX, Prepared Foods Facility

More than 50 team members from our Waco facility volunteered for the Heart O’ Texas Rodeo and Fair in October 2018.

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Christmas Celebration

Waco, TX, Prepared Foods Facility

In December 2018, Pilgrim’s Waco hosted children from around the community to come meet and take pictures with Santa at the facility. Additionally, more than 2,000 toys were donated to local area charities, including Toys for Tots, for the holiday season.

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Hurricane Support

Enterprise, AL, Chicken Production Facility

Pilgrim’s Enterprise teamed up with Annie’s Café, a local restaurant, on October 27, 2018 to help feed and support the victims of Hurricane Michael. More than 1,300 plates were served at the event, providing meals to those who lost their homes as well as those trying to help restore normalcy to the communities. Additionally, the…

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Pie In Your Face

Cold Spring, MN, Chicken Production Facility

In September 2018, team members at our Pilgrim’s Cold Spring complex raised over $800 for United Way of Central Minnesota during the plant’s annual “Pie in Your Face” event. Team members paid $1.00 for a plate of whip cream to throw at their supervisor or lead.

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Earth Day

Marshville, NC, Chicken Production Facility

In honor of Earth Day, Pilgrim’s team members planted a row of trees in front of the Pilgrim’s Live Operations offices in Marshville, NC. The mix of red and sugar maples were planted along US 74 and will provide a beautiful border in the summer and vibrant red colors in the fall. In addition, each…

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United Way

Worthington, MN, Pork Production Facility

By the end of 2018, team members at our Worthington pork facility had pledged more than $150,000 to United Way for the agency’s 2019 campaign, surpassing the plant’s 2018 contributions by more than 6.2 percent. JBS USA Worthington began its United Way fund drive in October 2018, hoping to contribute to the organization’s total 2019…

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RVTV Cy-Hawks Community Tailgate

Ottumwa, IA, Pork Production Facility

In September 2018, JBS USA Ottumwa team members grilled and gave out more than 800 “pork chops on a stick” at the Cy-Hawks Community Tailgate put on by RVTV at the Bridge View Center and the Ottumwa High School football game at Schafer Stadium. Each year, television personalities from local WHO TV in Des Moines,…

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Back To School Supplies

Beardstown, IL, Pork Production Facility

In August 2018, a back to school fair was held at the Beardstown community center, where more than 200 kids and families received needed school supplies. JBS USA Beardstown team members donated approximately a combo box size amount of supplies to the event after a two week collection campaign launched at the plant. Additionally, in…

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