- 50 local nonprofits will be selected to participate in GiveFest on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
- Each nonprofit will receive a donation of $250 from Tyson Foods
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – March 2, 2023 – Tyson Foods has opened applications for participation in its 3rd Annual GiveFest, a nonprofit fair that benefits Northwest Arkansas organizations and communities. The event is open to Tyson Foods team members, helping nonprofit organizations raise funds and creating opportunities for team members to volunteer. GiveFest is scheduled for May 23, 2023.
“GiveFest shows how much we value taking care of our friends and neighbors and provides opportunities for team members to support the organizations our people and community rely on most,” said Tyson Foods Senior Director of Sustainability Business Operations Tim Grailer. “We’re honored to help these organizations recruit volunteers, fundraise, and achieve greater economic sustainability.”
The nonprofit fair will be held at Tyson Foods World Headquarters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring live music and entertainment, a food truck lunch, and prizes for team members.
Nonprofits are encouraged to submit their applications online at www.tysongivefest.com. The deadline to apply is midnight March 24, 2023. Selected participants will be notified by close of business on April 7, 2023.
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About Tyson Foods, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under four generations of family leadership, the Company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company had approximately 142,000 team members on October 1, 2022. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.
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