Perdue Farms on Tuesday announced that its associates from its Perry, Georgia operation recently donated over $87,000 to the United Way of Central Georgia. The contribution was a combination of associate contributions and a grant provided by the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms.
“Our heartfelt thanks to the Perdue associates and the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation for their continued support,” George McCanless, president and CEO of United Way of Central Georgia, said. “Their kindness and generosity will help us touch many lives in need of help in Central Georgia. The COVID nightmare has created even more demand for help from our most vulnerable neighbors. Due to business shutdowns and layoffs, many who were previously financially stable now find themselves struggling to maintain their families basic needs like stable housing and an adequate supply of food. The support from Perdue not only helps meet those needs, but your generosity and community spirit are why Perdue continues to stand out as a leader in Central Georgia.”
“I’m inspired by how freely our associates give through our United Way pledge campaign in support of our neighbors in our communities,” Lee Hiner, Perdue director of harvest operations in Perry, said. “United Way plays an instrumental role in helping improve the quality of life for so many people, and we remain committed to supporting their partners because, together, we are able to do so much more.”
Since 2007, Perdue associates have contributed more than $1.6 million to support the United Way of Central Georgia.
The Perdue Farms press release can be found here.
