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Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital

Canton, GA, Chicken Production Facility

In 2018, the Pilgrim’s Canton team participated in the community’s local Eastern Star Annual Fundraiser in support of the Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Atlanta. Donations made at the event went toward purchasing another canine dog and other items not normally covered by the hospital’s general fund, such as high chairs, strollers and walkers.

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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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Map of the United States of America with a location pin indicating Waco, Texas

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 2018

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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El Marques Chicken Day

Pilgrim’s Mexico

Each year, Pilgrim’s Mexico participates in Chicken Day, an event organized by the local government of one of the communities the company has a strong presence in. In 2018, part of the day’s festivities included a chicken recipe contest, for which Pilgrim’s Mexico donated all necessary product and served on the judge’s panel to select…

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Product Donation Program

Pilgrim’s Mexico

Pilgrim’s Mexico has a companywide program in which facilities and team members can donate product to be distributed to philanthropic organizations across Mexico. Oftentimes, team members also organize internal campaigns to encourage their coworkers, friends, families and community members to participate in the program and donate what they can. In 2018, USD$63,070 worth of product…

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Teletón Campaign

Pilgrim’s Mexico

In line with Pilgrim’s Mexico’s values and dedication to supporting Mexican families, the company sponsored and invited all team members to participate in the 2018 Teletón Campaign, an annual 24-plus-hour television and radio broadcast dedicated to raising money for children with disabilities, autism or cancer. The Teletón Foundation who puts on the event each year…

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