SPRINGDALE, Ark., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Tyson Foods announced a $1 million commitment over the next two years in support of the Harvest to Hallways initiative, advancing efforts to improve childhood nutrition and food access.
Funding from the commitment will help expand student access to healthy school meals, support nutrition education and strengthen meal access in rural communities.
Tyson Foods will leverage its existing partnerships with GENYOUth, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) to help deliver these programs in schools and communities across the country.
"At Tyson Foods, our purpose is to feed the world like family, and that starts with helping children access the nutrition they need to reach their full potential," said Donnie King, President & CEO of Tyson Foods. "We're proud to support the Harvest to Hallways initiative and work alongside organizations that are making a meaningful difference for students and families across the country."
The Harvest to Hallways initiative brings together public and private sector partners to support healthier school meals, nutrition education and improved food access for children nationwide.
Tyson Foods' $1 million commitment will be distributed over two years through its nonprofit partners, with programs focused on:
- Expanding access to healthy school meals through innovative school nutrition solutions
- Supporting nutrition education and resources for schools
- Increasing meal access for children in rural communities
For more information about Tyson Foods' community impact and food access initiatives, visit TysonFoods.com.
About Tyson Foods, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is a world-class food company and recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, it has grown under four generations of family leadership. The Company is unified by this purpose: Tyson Foods. We Feed the World Like Family™ and has a broad portfolio of iconic products and brands including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, Aidells® and ibp®. Tyson Foods is dedicated to bringing high-quality food to every table in the world, safely and affordably, now and for future generations. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company is a member of the S&P 500 and Russell 1000 large capitalization indices. It had approximately 133,000 team members on September 27, 2025. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.