Norfolk’s community spirit got a major boost this week when Perdue Farms donated an impressive 33,000 pounds of chicken to a local food bank as part of Hunger Action Month — a nationwide effort each September to draw attention to food insecurity and inspire action.

The generous contribution means thousands of Norfolk-area families will have access to a high-quality protein source, helping to fill a critical gap for those who rely on food assistance programs. Chicken is one of the most requested — and least donated — items at food banks, making Perdue’s large-scale gift especially meaningful to the organization’s staff and the neighbors they serve.

Hunger Action Month serves as an annual rallying point for food banks, businesses, and community members across the country, and Perdue Farms’ participation underscores the role local employers can play in addressing hunger right in their own backyard. With 33,000 pounds of chicken heading to Norfolk shelves and distribution centers, the donation is expected to make a tangible difference for countless households in the weeks ahead.

Norfolk joins communities across the region in recognizing that food insecurity remains a pressing challenge — and that partnerships between businesses and nonprofits are one of the most effective ways to meet that need. Efforts like this one remind residents that the city’s corporate neighbors are invested not just in commerce, but in the well-being of the people who call Hampton Roads home.

If you’d like to support Hunger Action Month locally, consider reaching out to your nearest food bank to learn about volunteer opportunities or additional ways to give.

Sources: 13newsnow.com