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Hometown Projects Press Releases BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE TOGETHER one community at a time About Hometown Strong $100 Million Initiative Brings Strength, Stability to Communities Where We LiveWork Our company values are the lens through which we view our role in the communities where we live and work. JBS USA and Pilgrim’s provide meaningful investments in projects that have a lasting impact in our communities for generations to come. Check back regularly as more projects are announced. Hometown Projects From education and recreation to healthcare and social services, JBS USA and Pilgrim’s have invested in community projects that are already under way across the United States and Canada. Learn more about all that we and our community partners are working on thus far by visiting our Hometown Projects page. Learn More In addition to numerous community investment projects, JBS USAPilgrim’s donated more than 22.3 million (4-oz.) servings of food in 2023. http://hometownstrong.jbssa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hometown_10.31_15sec_v2-2160p.mp4 Hometown Projects Click a state to view projects in that state United States Canada View Hometown ProjectsPuerto Rico canadamap3 Hometown Strong priority areas include: Strengthen community infrastructure COVID-19 emergency response and relief Alleviate food insecuritiesMaking an Impact What People Are Saying The investment by JBS and Plumrose in the Ottumwa community is outstanding. They have been great corporate partners even before the pandemic arrived. I have been impressed with the mitigation efforts against Covid-19 for the safety of their employees and families. This Hometown Strong investment demonstrates their commitment to their families and the community, making Ottumwa a great place to live, work and recreate. Mayor Tom Lazio, Ottumwa, Iowa We are thrilled Plumrose USA has decided to invest in this important community project. We are optimistic the revitalization of the Tolson Center and Park will significantly improve the quality of life for the entire Elkhart community. The addition of a soccer complex to the park, including an artificial turf field with lighting for evening play, will be the centerpiece of the park renovations. Our thanks to Plumrose USA for making the lead gift to this key feature. Peter L. McCown, President, Community Foundation of Elkhart County Pilgrim’s is a critical partner in Athens and throughout the region. Their impact on the employment base is immeasurable. These gifts provide support for valuable programs in this most critical time of need. We are grateful for the dedication of the workforce, management and corporate team at Pilgrim’s. David Bradley, PresidentCEO, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Our community is fortunate to have Pilgrim’s visionary leadership team launching the Hometown Strong initiative to promote community involvement. Members of our local Pilgrim’s leadership team are advocates for our community. We are grateful to Pilgrim’s for their new Hometown Strong initiative, and on behalf of the citizens of our community, thank you! Mayor Tony L. Paulk, Douglas, Georgia Elbert Memorial Hospital is truly honored to receive this amazing donation from Pilgrim’s. We are blessed to have such a great organization like Pilgrim’s that is willing to invest in the healthcare needs of our community. CEO Kerry Trapnell, Elbert Memorial Hospital We are extremely blessed to have Pilgrim’s call De Queen home. Their contribution to build a splash pad in Herman Dierks Park goes above and beyond their ongoing support of our community. We are thankful for this donation as it will ensure that families have the opportunity to spend quality time together for decades to come. Mayor Jeff Brown, De Queen, Arkansas At Pilgrim’s, we’re committed to supporting our farmer partners and rural communities during these challenging times. The Hometown Strong program is our way of giving back to the communities we call home across America. By working together, we can nurture a safe, healthy and better future. Farha Aslam, Managing Partner, Crescent House Capital, LLC and Pilgrim’s Board Member The global coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of us, including the men and women in America’s food and agricultural heartlands. The Advisory Board could not be more proud of the $50 million JBS USA Hometown Strong initiative and the important support it will provide to the people in rural American cities and towns across our great country. John Boehner, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and JBS USA Advisory Board Member There is no doubt that COVID-19 has taken a toll on Alabamians, but because of strong partners like Pilgrim’s, we are bringing much-needed relief to communities around our state. Pilgrim’s Hometown Strong Initiative is not only helping local communities respond to the ongoing pandemic, but it is also positioning us for a strong comeback and future. I am grateful for Alabama’s collaboration on this initiative and for the strong partner we have in Pilgrim’s. We will overcome this together. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey The Sevier County Medical Center board is elated that Pilgrim’s has donated $225,000 to build a walking trail on the Sevier County Medical Center campus. The added beauty of this one mile, fully-lighted walking trail is that it is not just for hospital patients, families and employees; it is also being built for the entire community to use. Pilgrim’s is not only our largest employer but they are also unbelievable corporate partners. Dr. Steve Cole, Chair, Sevier County Medical Center Board of Governors, De Queen / Nashville, Arkansas Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your concern for our community and admiration for placing the health and safety of your essential workers as paramount priority. It is only through collaboration that we will endure during these trying times. Tolleson is proud to call JBS its partner. Mayor Anna Tovar, Tolleson, Arizona A hallmark of capitalism, at its best, is when businesses reinvest in the communities in which they do business. I appreciate the investment JBS is making in Greeley to not only benefit their employees but the community as a whole. I would also like to specifically thank the employees at JBS who have served to provide food for our nation. Mayor John Gates, Greeley, Colorado Weld County could not ask for a better community partner than JBS. From their continuous support of the Weld Food Bank’s efforts to feed those combatting food insecurity to their generous donations to the United Way of Weld County, their heart for the people of Weld County is obvious. I’m incredibly thankful for JBS’ belief in the communities and people of Weld County. Scott James, Weld County (Colorado) Commissioner, District 2 As always, we’re proud that JBS USA is part of the Weld County community, and their contributions during this challenging time are a further testament to the kind of partner they are. This generous donation will help us provide masks to our neighbors, provide basic needs assistance for local families and the elderly, and take other important steps in fighting coronavirus in our community. Jeanine Truswell, CEO and President, United Way of Weld County (Colorado) Throughout the pandemic, Colorado’s agricultural industry has been focused on delivering safe, high-quality food while protecting the safety and well-being of their workers and families. We applaud the ranchers in all counties of Colorado — from the feeders of eastern Colorado to harvest partners like JBS — who remain the heartbeat of our rural communities. Terry Fankhauser, Executive Vice President, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Because of donors like JBS USA, the Weld Food Bank is able to provide healthy meals to those who need them most. JBS USA is helping to ensure that people in our community are receiving proper nutrition, and we are extremely grateful for the company’s ongoing support. Bob O’Connor,...