Disaster Relief
At the heart of our corporate values lies a deep commitment to aiding communities in times of crisis. Through our disaster relief and our Meals that Matter® program, we unite as a team, rallying resources, team members and volunteers from coast to coast to offer assistance where it's needed most. Since 2012, we've deployed to more than 30 natural disaster sites and provided product to countless food banks and organizations, extending a helping hand to regions battered by hurricanes, floods, tornados, fires and more. Assisting local communities in need is at the heart of our company’s purpose: Tyson Foods. We feed the world like family.™
Mobile Command Center: A Relief Unit Unlike Any Other
Meet our Mobile Command Center, unveiled in 2023. Spanning 53 feet, this trailer is meticulously engineered to swiftly establish disaster relief sites and serve as a hub for our on-site cook teams. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and supplies, this center amplifies our readiness to swiftly and effectively respond to natural disasters nationwide.
Our Efforts at a Glance
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Our disaster relief semi-trailer was first put into action in 2012, after Superstorm Sandy.
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In 2014, volunteers from Tyson Foods served more than 17,000 meals to tornado victims and relief workers in Pilger, Nebraska.
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In the aftermath of historic flooding from Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida, the team served and distributed a combined 2,954,134 meals from September 1-21, 2017—a milestone number at the time.
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Now, we have offered assistance from coast to coast at more than 30 locations, including six locations throughout 2024.
Relief and Responses
Tyson Foods is committed to the communities in which we live and work. When disaster strikes, we’re prepared to respond quickly with a fleet of mobile kitchens and resources to help an entire community. Here is a glimpse of some of the locations our team has made a difference.
