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.
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…
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.
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…
Worthington, MN, Pork Production Facility
By the end of 2018, team members at our Worthington pork facility had pledged more than $150,000 to United Way for the agency’s 2019 campaign, surpassing the plant’s 2018 contributions by more than 6.2 percent. JBS USA Worthington began its United Way fund drive in October 2018, hoping to contribute to the organization’s total 2019…
Ottumwa, IA, Pork Production Facility
In September 2018, JBS USA Ottumwa team members grilled and gave out more than 800 “pork chops on a stick” at the Cy-Hawks Community Tailgate put on by RVTV at the Bridge View Center and the Ottumwa High School football game at Schafer Stadium. Each year, television personalities from local WHO TV in Des Moines,…
Beardstown, IL, Pork Production Facility
In August 2018, a back to school fair was held at the Beardstown community center, where more than 200 kids and families received needed school supplies. JBS USA Beardstown team members donated approximately a combo box size amount of supplies to the event after a two week collection campaign launched at the plant. Additionally, in…
Beardstown, IL, Pork Production Facility
On August 10, 2018, our JBS USA Beardstown Safety Pig attended Kids Free Dentistry Day, an event where local children in the community have the opportunity to receive free dental services from Beardstown Family Dental. The special day had one mission, “be the reason someone smiles today,” and services provided at the event ended up…
Beardstown, IL, Pork Production Facility
In September 2018, JBS USA Beardstown was a top sponsor of the city’s Fall Fun Festival, one of the largest events in the community. Team members joined together to build a beautiful jungle-themed float for the parade, and their hard work ultimately paid off. The facility was awarded “Best Large Business” float along with “Best…
Beardstown, IL, Pork Production Facility
Each year on April 22, National Earth Day is observed to demonstrate support for environmental protection. In 2018, our Beardstown, IL, pork team joined the worldwide initiative by volunteering to pick up trash along a stretch of Highway 100 in their town.
