Trending

Tyson Foods donating 600K meals for storm relief in Kentucky, Tennessee

By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Kentucky tornadoes: The Mayfield Consumer Products candle factory was flattened by Friday's tornado. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods announced Monday that it is donating 600,000 meals and aiding in disaster efforts for people in Kentucky and Tennessee who were affected by Friday’s tornadoes that hit the Mid-South.

>> Read more trending news

The Springdale, Arkansas-based company is partnering with Walmart to help feed families and relief workers in Mayfield, Kentucky, one of the cities that suffered the most damage from the powerful twisters.

In a news release, Tyson officials said plans are also in the works to provide food and other aid in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and the Tennessee communities of Dresden and Samburg.

“We’re deeply saddened by the damage and loss of life caused by this powerful storm and we want to do our part to help,” John R. Tyson, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer of Tyson Foods, said in a statement. “We’re pitching in to help Tyson team members who have experienced storm damage, and we will continue to work with local community partners to learn where our resources and expertise can be best utilized.”

>> Kentucky tornadoes: How you can help

Tyson Foods brought its Meals That Matter disaster relief trailer to the Walmart Supercenter in Mayfield and will have volunteers on site who will distribute food, the company said in its news release.

©2021 Cox Media Group

Most Read