Natchitoches, LA, Chicken Production Facility
In December 2018, Pilgrim’s Natchitoches team members collected over 100 toys and monetary donations to support the Christmas with a Trooper program held by the Louisiana State Police – Troop E. The Natchitoches Complex and other supporting groups’ donations helped put a smile on the faces of several hundred children that were in the hospital…
Gainesville, GA, Chicken Production Facility
In 2018, Pilgrim’s Gainesville asked team members to donate gifts for Toys for Tots, a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford gifts. The facility ended up receiving an overwhelming amount of donations. Five boxes were filled and picked up weekly.
Gainesville, GA, Chicken Production Facility
During the 2018 holiday season, Pilgrim’s Gainesville partnered with the Gainesville Police Department to sponsor its annual Shop with a Cop event. Each year, police officers work with the Gainesville City School System counselors to identify and select children from lower income neighborhoods to participate. Together, these teams witness the struggle these children’s families experience…
Ellijay, GA, Chicken Production Facility
In October 2018, 55 of our loyal team members at Pilgrim’s Ellijay came out to the 47thAnnual Georgia Apple Festival to represent the facility during the parade. Despite the rainy weather, the team had a blast on the Pilgrim’s float. They handed out lots of candy and rubber chickens during the event. Rain or shine,…
Chattanooga, TN, Chicken Production Facility
In August 2018, Pilgrim’s Chattanooga donated $20,000 to Bridge Refugee Services, Inc., a nonprofit agency operating in Chattanooga committed to providing protection and assistance to refugees as they find a secure path toward self-sufficiency and fulfill their American dreams within a supportive community. Pilgrim’s donation helped the Bridge center’s 2018 efforts to support refugees as…
Ellijay, GA, Chicken Production Facility
In 2018, the Ellijay, GA, community hosted its annual Fight Against Crime Block Party. Pilgrim’s Ellijay was huge sponsor of the event and provided all the food served, including 800 hot dogs and lots of grilled chicken.
Chattanooga, TN, Chicken Production Facility
In October 2018, the Pilgrim’s Chattanooga team signed up as a $3,000 sponsor of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Colors of Cancer run. The event will take place on June 15, 2019 in downtown Chattanooga, where walkers, runners and volunteers will come together for a 10k race and 1-mile fun run to honor cancer survivors,…
Broadway, VA, Chicken Production Facility
The Green and White Society is annual function put on by Broadway High School and Pilgrim’s Broadway to give high school seniors a chance to be recognized in a unique way. Each year, school teachers nominate students who they feel have made a positive difference in themselves, show leadership and school spirit and demonstrate humility.…
Mt. Pleasant, TX, Chicken Production Facility
The Pilgrim’s complex in Mt. Pleasant, TX, is a proud supporter of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). In 2018, the team participated in the CASA Princess Ball, a fundraiser held each year to raise money for the organization. Along with a monetary donation to assist with the cost of renting the building for the event,…
Douglas, GA, Chicken Production Facility
In 2018, the Pilgrim’s Douglas, GA, complex sponsored “Eight Keys to a Better Me,” a character development book designed to teach young children about traditional values like honesty, respect, patriotism and kindness. With the support of Pilgrim’s Douglas team members, the book was given free of charge to elementary schools throughout Coffee County – helping…
