Perdue Farms associates make a record contribution of $387,000 to the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore on Tuesday, Feb. 13. From left to right are Stacey McMichael, United Way (UW) resource development manager; Dana Seiler, UW executive vice president; Jim Hartstein, UW president; Kathleen Mommé, UW executive director; Jennifer Cannon, Perdue campaign co-chair; Amy Wingate, Perdue campaign, co-chair; Jim Perdue, chairman; Steve Evans, president of Perdue Foods; and Bryan Hurst, Perdue vice president of specialty sales and UW board member.
Perdue Farms Associates Present Record $387,000 to United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore
February 14, 2018
Salisbury, Md (February 14, 2018) — Perdue Farms associates presented a record $387,000 to the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore during a presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The contribution includes a record donation of $262,000 by associates and a $125,000 contribution from The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms.
The Perdue contribution brings the local United Way closer to reaching its $2.2 million campaign goal.
“We are so blessed to have such an amazing partnership with Perdue. The leadership and the employees continue to inspire me with their generosity,” said Kathleen Mommé, executive director of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. “With the support of organizations like Perdue, we will be able to continue providing and enhancing opportunities in health, education and financial stability for every person in our community.”
Perdue is the No. 1 contributor to the 2017-18 United Way campaign. Perdue associates have contributed more than $5 million to the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore since 1994. This year’s contribution to the campaign is the largest in United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore history.
All the monies contributed by Perdue will remain on the Lower Shore to support crucial programs and services provided by 34 local agencies through 81 programs.
Perdue campaign co-chair Jennifer Cannon explains that associates representing Perdue facilities in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties helped spread the word about this year’s campaign, inspiring them to give.
“Year after year, a network of Perdue campaign coordinators, along with United Way staff, visit many of our facilities to share stories regarding ways in which the United Way touches the lives of so many people in the community and reinforce how contributions are put to work locally,” she said. “Perdue associates really stepped up this year to a new level of giving and support for United Way. I couldn’t be more proud of them.”
“Our associates have a long history of generously giving to United Way,” said Chairman Jim Perdue. “Their generosity and compassion for helping others never ceases to amaze me. They truly exemplify what it means to ‘Live United.’ ”
About The United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore
Now in its 74rd year, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore continues to be the largest non-governmental source of funding for 81 critical programs in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties. United Way helps Eastern Shore residents obtain Educational Success by reducing the achievement gap between low- and middle-income students, Financial Stability by advancing the economic security of families and individuals in our community, and Good Health by improving access to and awareness of local health and wellness services. In 2017, United Way provided over $1.4 million to community programs and helped to change the lives of over 84,000 individuals. For more information, visit www.unitedway4us.org.
About Perdue Farms
We’re a third-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.
We focus on continuously improving everything we do, constantly learning, and sharing those insights across different production methods. That innovative approach is driving change throughout the company and onto farms. This continuous advancement is leading us toward our vision of becoming the most trusted name in food and agricultural products.
The PERDUE® brand is the number-one brand of fresh chicken in the U.S., and Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company. As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2020, our path forward is about getting better, not just bigger. 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 chicken, turkey and pork, and in USDA-certified organic chicken. We’ve increased our support for the family farm by creating new markets, including specialty crops. Through agricultural services, we give farmers more options for the acre, including conversion to organic production and products and services that increase the sustainability of conventional agriculture. Learn more at www.perduefarms.com.
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®.
