On Thursday, April 30, the Arkansas River Valley Food Bank distributed 40,000 pounds of Tyson chicken in Waldron.
The chicken, which was given out free to the public, was distributed at Waldron High School. Vehicles began lining the street along Highway 80 hours before the distribution began at 10 a.m.
The 40 pound chicken boxes were handed out by volunteers and workers of the RVRFB until all was distributed before 1 p.m.
Community members expressed their appreciation to Tyson and the River Valley Food Band. “Thanks Tyson, we really appreciate it,” stated Krystin Deaton of Waldron. “My husband is also an employee and wants to give a big thank you!”Amber McDaniel, also of Waldron, agreed. “Thank you Tyson for helping those in need!
Tyson Foods, headquartered in Springdale, AR, donated the flash frozen chicken products to the RVRFB for the public distribution.
A press release from the food bank stated that “the donation…is tied to Tyson’s strategic long-term partnership with the RVRFB. In addition to the donations of frozen protein product, the company’s grants over the years have allowed us to expand freezer capacity, which allows the food bank to house more food to distribute to clients.”
Thursday’s donation comes weeks after Tyson Foods donated 73,000 pounds of product to the RVRFB, which was distributed to the public in Fort Smith on April 1.
“The River Valley Regional Food Bank appreciates the corporate sponsorship with Tyson Foods and thanks the company providing this gift to our community as it will help us fee hungry families during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
*Photos courtesy of Angie Brown
