"There are millions of hard-working adults, children and seniors who simply
cannot make ends meet and are faced with the realities of hunger and
malnourishment," said John Tyson, chairman of Tyson Foods. "We are trying
to make a difference in their lives by providing nutrient-rich protein and
by increasing understanding of hunger in our country."
Meat and poultry are nutrient-dense foods and, according to health experts,
can be especially helpful to people who need more protein, including g
rowing children, pregnant women, the elderly and anyone undergoing severe
stress, disease or disability. According to food banks nationwide, meat is
the most requested and least available food.
"As a good corporate citizen, Gwinnett County Public Schools is pleased to
work with Tyson Foods and United Way in this effort," says
CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks. "Our school system is proud to
support United Way and the many ways it helps Gwinnett children, families
and the community as a whole thrive."
Tyson Foods' "KNOW Hunger" campaign is focused on helping more people
understand and join the effort to eliminate hunger in America. It includes
the recent release of a study on public perceptions of hunger, as well as a
commitment to donate one million pounds of protein to 37 food banks across
the country during the month of March.
Tyson and the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) recently commissioned
a study on public perceptions of hunger. Among other things, it found that
most surveyed believe hunger is a much smaller problem in their own
community than it is in the state or the nation overall. Yet, 24 percent of
those surveyed worry they will have trouble putting food on the table this
year. Survey details and information about how to get involved in the fight
against hunger are available by going to www.tysonhungerrelief.com.
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