At Tyson Foods, we’ve always donated food to hunger relief. But, only in the past nine years have we taken a strategic approach to doing it.

Some critical things we have learned: We can leverage what we’re doing in making donations beyond the value of the food delivered. We can use donation events to shine a spotlight on the need in our country. We can engage new stakeholders. We can create new awareness of the groups and people on the front lines of the fight against hunger.

And if by doing so, we bring a return on investment to our shareholders, we can keep the efforts sustainable, even when our company is not making a profit.

Social media have already proven to be natural and effective tools in expanding a critically-needed conversation in our country about hunger.

We’re excited about the Pledge to End Hunger. It brings new partners into the issue of hunger, and allows us to support Share Our Strength, who came alongside Tyson as a phenomenal partner when we made a formal commitment to hunger relief in 2000.

It’s built around the energy and enthusiasm of South by Southwest and offers the prospect of bringing thousands of new minds and fresh ideas to bear around a social problem that’s inexcusable in a country with the finest food production system in the world. 
We’re grateful to those who have already signed on to be part of this effort. We hope you’ll join us.

We can’t wait to see what happens.

Why would ending childhood hunger matter to an office furniture company? The thought of a child suffering in our nation of prosperity and wealth impacts us all. How can we release ourselves from the grip of our current economic crisis when our most vulnerable citizens are underfed and undernourished?

Kimball Office employees care. When small businesses had a hard time getting back on their feet in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Kimball Office employees helped by planting trees and donating furniture. So when we were asked to help sponsor this important campaign, we did not hesitate. We know that we can only be our best when we are all at our best. Helping those in need matters….now more than ever.

We ask that you join us in this pledge. Sign it and share it with your friends and family. Help us show how collaboration and innovation can help make a difference!

Mona Hoffman
Hum. Minds at Work. & Kimball Office