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The Pilgrim’s team in Natchitoches, La., donated one 40-pound box of fresh chicken to each firefighter, police officer, first responder, city official, ambulance technician and utility worker in the community. The team received this response from the mayor’s office: “On behalf of Mayor Lee Posey of the City of Natchitoches and our Department Heads, we THANK YOU for your donation to our city employees. Our employees were humbled and thankful for this donation of appreciation for being considered essential during these unprecedented times. We are fortunate to have Pilgrim’s Pride as a part of the Natchitoches community. Thank you again for your efforts to give back!”
Pilgrim’s president and CEO Jayson Penn understands the importance of people orientation, operational excellence, and in giving back as an organization to the communities in which we operate. Having promoted nearly 800 team members in 2019, Pilgrim’s continues to work to be the “best managed and most respected company in our industry, creating opportunity for a better future for team members". Penn, continues to strive for excellence and stability through innovation and diversification, domestically and globally; continuing the legacy of his father in the poultry business, investing in the next generation. Full story: https://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/22597-instilling-pride-at-pilgrims
Pilgrim's donates a $500,000 gift to support Auburn University's Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research and Education Center. "Jayson Penn, Pilgrim's President and CEO, presented the gift to Auburn College of Agriculture and Department of Poultry Science leaders following his recent tour of the Miller Center units that have been completed to date.". Full story: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMF1r
Our team in Moorefield, WV, participated in a community Family Fun Day on June 8. The event is "a day when families can relax, enjoy their children, and not have to worry about the cost". The Pilgrim's team was on site to interact with families in the community.
The Pilgrim’s production facility in Arcadia, Wis., donated $100,000 to the Arcadia Education Foundation in support of the Wanek Center, a community recreation and event center located on the campus of the Arcadia School District. Full story: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMdhz
Pilgrim's was ranked in the Top 5 of Industry Week's annual 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers list--the top food company on the list! We are humbled by this honor and continue to strive for excellence on our journey to become the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQrW0
