In a generous show of community support, Perdue Farms has donated 33,000 pounds of chicken to a Norfolk food bank as part of Hunger Action Month — a timely contribution that will help put protein-rich meals on the tables of families across the region.
The donation, reported by 13News Now, arrives during September’s nationally recognized Hunger Action Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness about food insecurity and inspiring communities to take meaningful action. For local residents who rely on food bank services, a gift of this scale can make a significant and lasting difference.
Thirty-three thousand pounds of chicken is no small feat. That kind of contribution represents thousands of individual meals for children, seniors, veterans, and working families throughout the Norfolk area who may otherwise go without adequate nutrition. Food banks consistently identify protein as one of the most needed — and least donated — categories of food, making Perdue Farms’ gift especially impactful.
The donation reflects a growing trend of regional businesses stepping up to address food insecurity in Hampton Roads. By partnering with local food distribution networks during one of the most awareness-focused months of the year, Perdue Farms is helping to amplify the message that hunger is a solvable problem when communities and companies work together.
Norfolk residents looking to join the effort can reach out to their local food bank to learn about volunteer opportunities, additional donation drives, or ways to support Hunger Action Month initiatives throughout September. Every contribution — whether a can of vegetables or a corporate truckload of chicken — helps move the needle toward a more food-secure community.
Stories like this one are a reminder of the generosity that runs deep in the Norfolk area, and of the difference that businesses can make when they invest in the well-being of their neighbors.
Sources: 13newsnow.com
