Salisbury, Maryland (Monday, August 12, 2024) — Perdue Farms has awarded a $10,000 grant to Salisbury Urban Ministries in Salisbury, Maryland through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation as part of its commitment to improve the quality of life in its communities.

The funding will enable children to attend the Richard A. Henson Family YMCA summer camp in Salisbury by covering their tuition, meals, and transportation fees, ensuring that those enrolled have access to enriching experiences and activities. Additionally, the funding will be used to upgrade the network technology at the nonprofit,
enhancing the children’s learning opportunities through new educational tools.

The donation from Perdue’s charitable giving partner is part of the company’s Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors® outreach to improve quality of life and build strong communities.

Since 1992, Salisbury Urban Ministries has provided programs that serve and minister to the needs of materially impoverished people in our community. The nonprofit organization supports 190 children by providing a Kid’s Café, their after-school and summer program, clothing, meals, transportation, and camp enrollment at no expense.
Executive Director Debbie Donaway said the organization provides wrap around services.

Though the nonprofit does not provide shelter, she never turns away those who are looking for housing without giving them resources within the area and additional community service information.

Salisbury Urban Ministries has extended its services on Saturdays to adults, children, and families through a partnership with Grace Methodist Church, which operates God’s Kitchen, a program providing nutritious meals for the homeless and impoverished.

“All the things I’ve done in my lifetime from raising chickens and children, facility management, working with dementia adults and assisting other nonprofit organizations has blindly prepared me for this role. Serving the community feels natural, that’s what makes me passionate about working here,” she said.

“Salisbury Urban Ministries has a strong history of serving others and we share in their commitment to make a difference in our community,” said Kim Nechay, executive director of the Perdue Foundation. “We’re proud to continue our support for this meaningful programming through this grant.”

About the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, was established in 1957 by company founder Arthur W. Perdue and is funded through the estates of Arthur W. Perdue and Frank Perdue. As part of our belief in supporting the communities where and with whom we do business, the Foundation provides grants on behalf of Perdue Farms in communities where large numbers of our associates live and work. At Perdue Farms, we believe in responsible food and agriculture®.

About Perdue Farms
We’re a fourth-generation, family-owned, U.S. food and agriculture company. Through our belief in responsible food and agriculture, we are empowering consumers, customers, and farmers through trusted choices in products and services. Perdue Foods consists of a premium protein portfolio, including our flagship PERDUE® brand, Niman Ranch®, Coleman Natural®, and Yummy®, as well as our pet brands, Spot Farms® and Full Moon®, and is available through various channels including retail, foodservice, club stores and our direct-to-consumer website, PerdueFarms.com. Perdue AgriBusiness  is a leading merchandiser, processor, and exporter of agricultural products and the largest U.S. manufacturer of specialty, organic, and non-GMO oils. It also ranks as one of the largest suppliers of organic feed ingredients in the world. Now in our company’s second century, we never use drugs for growth promotion in raising poultry and livestock, and we are actively advancing our animal welfare programs. Our brands are leaders in no-antibiotics-ever and in USDA-certified organic proteins.  Learn more at Corporate.PerdueFarms.com.