Salisbury, Maryland (Wednesday, August 28, 2024) — Perdue Farms has awarded a $20,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of the North Carolina Sandhills in Aberdeen, North Carolina 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 help Habitat build two affordable homes in Richmond County, for families earning between 30% to 80% of the county’s median income.

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

“A gift at this level will serve as a lead sponsorship for our work in Richmond County. It shows the community that Perdue invested in helping create a safe and affordable neighborhood for those in need,” said Amie Fraley, Habitat for Humanity executive director. “We’re grateful for Perdue’s continued support to help families realize the dream of homeownership.”

Habitat for Humanity of NC Sandhills has provided guaranteed affordable homeownership opportunities for more than 320 families and an additional 300 families with critical home repairs.

Fraley said that Habitat attempts to reach as many families as possible in need who meet their income demographic, and those who are willing to invest their own sweat equity for the opportunity to purchase a home with a guaranteed affordable mortgage or low-cost repair.

“Homeownership is a dream come true for our neighbors who benefit from Habitat for Humanity programming,” said Kim Nechay, executive director of the Perdue Foundation. “We’re honored to continue our support for the Sandhills chapter and the great work they do in the community.”

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.