Tyson Foods sends aid to Tornado stricken Oklahoma

May 22, 2013

Tyson Foods sends aid to Tornado stricken Oklahoma

Springdale, Ark. based Tyson Foods sent out its Meals That Matter Disaster Relief Unit truck on Tuesday to bring aid to the Oklahoma communities affected by Monday’s deadly tornado.

The unit will serve hot meals to victims and relief workers, which is carrying 20,000 pounds of chicken, beef and pork. Additionally, the truck will also be bringing tents, sanitation supplies and Wi-Fi capacities. The company’s teams could be on site for at least two or three weeks. The company’s relief unit responds to crisis situations and has helped in the past including after Hurricane Sandy last year. The truck unit is a 53-foot semi-trailer which was unveiled in April of last year.

Tyson is also encouraging its staff to contribute financially to support the relief effort and as pledged to match employee donations up to $100,000. The money raised will go to the American Red Cross. More information about Tyson’s Meals That Matter program can be found at:http://www.tysonhungerrelief.com/meals-that-matter/.

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