15,000 turkeys were donated to Food Bank For
New York City, bringing the brand's turkey donation total over
30,000 this holiday season
WILLMAR,
Minn., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers
of the JENNIE-O® turkey brand — a trusted brand
for turkey products around the world — today announced their
collaboration with NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,"
with whom they donated 15,000 whole frozen turkeys to Food Bank For
New York City. In all, the JENNIE-O® brand team is
donating more than 30,000 turkeys this holiday season.
During an integrated segment last night on "The Tonight Show,"
the JENNIE-O® brand and the late-night talk show
collaborated to create a memorable experience to celebrate giving
and gratitude ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Nine semi-trucks
containing JENNIE-O® turkeys were deployed from
Minnesota to New York, where the turkeys were
hand-delivered to Food Bank For New York City. As part of the
in-show moment, the JENNIE-O® brand team donated 15,000
whole frozen turkeys to Food Bank For New York City, an
organization driven by its mission to empower every New Yorker to
achieve food security for good. Food Bank For New York City also
received 1,000 HORMEL® CURE 81® Hams from
Hormel Foods to help feed thousands of New York families this holiday season.
"The JENNIE-O® turkey brand team is thrilled to
collaborate with NBCUniversal and 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy
Fallon' to ensure that meals get to those in need during the
holiday season," said Jeff Baker,
group vice president, Retail Marketing at Hormel Foods. "This
special time of year is about giving to others and showing
gratitude, and we have a long-standing tradition of working with
organizations throughout the country to provide turkeys to those in
need. We hope to make this Thanksgiving a momentous holiday for
tens of thousands of families by helping them share a meal with the
ones they love."
"We could not be more grateful for this wonderful gift from our
friends at the JENNIE-O® brand and 'The Tonight
Show,'" said Leslie Gordon,
president and CEO of Food Bank For New York City. "At a time
when 1.3 million New Yorkers are facing food insecurity,
including 1 in 4 children, this tremendous donation of 15,000
turkeys will help thousands of our neighbors celebrate the holidays
with the dignity they deserve. Together, we're not only
delivering fresh food to New Yorkers in need —
we're delivering hope for a joyful holiday season!"
In addition to the 15,000 turkeys given to Food Bank For New
York City, the makers of the JENNIE-O® brand are
donating an additional 15,000 turkeys over the remainder of the
holiday season, many of which feed families in its home state of
Minnesota. On Friday, Nov. 15, in partnership with the
Minnesota Wild, the JENNIE-O® brand team donated 2,000
turkeys during a donation event in the
Twin Cities. The following day, Saturday, Nov. 16, another 3,500 turkeys were
handed out during a drive-thru-style event — officially dubbed the
Hometown Turkey Takeover — in Austin,
Minnesota, the hometown of the brand's parent company,
Hormel Foods. Thousands of turkeys are also being gifted to local
food banks and other philanthropic causes.
"We have a long history of giving back, and we're proud of
that," said Kim Anderson, senior
manager of the JENNIE-O® brand. "The holidays are a time
for family and friends to gather together, and many times, those
gatherings take place around food. We are always striving to do our
part to make sure we're providing plenty of nutritious
JENNIE-O® turkey products for people in need and helping
them enjoy the holiday season to the fullest."
The JENNIE-O® brand team will once again take part in
the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® for
the fifth year in a row with its beloved turkey float and musical
entertainment from T-Pain — the GRAMMY award-winning artist,
producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and global cultural icon — who
will perform a mash up of his iconic #1 hits.
For more information about all JENNIE-O®
turkey products, including recipes, nutritional information and
where to buy, visit jennieo.com, or follow the brand on
Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About the JENNIE-O® Brand
For over 80
years, the JENNIE-O® brand has been
helping consumers live well by eating well. As the category leader,
JENNIE-O® turkey is the trusted brand for
quality turkey and a source of expertise. We provide a full
portfolio of delicious, nutritious turkey proteins and inspiration
for everyday meals or special occasions. Known for our bright green
awning evoking the nostalgia of a local farmer stand, our round
logo with a touch of yellow and our distinct name from our
founders' daughter Jennifer,
the JENNIE-O® turkey brand has the
right amount of small-town friendliness paired with leading company
expertise and quality. For more information, visit jennieo.com.
About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL),
based in Austin, Minnesota, is a
global branded food company with over $12
billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries
worldwide. Its brands include PLANTERS®,
SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL
CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, JUSTIN'S®,
WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®,
COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other
beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index
and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best
companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of
America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by
TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies, received a
perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and
has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate
responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by
its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted
and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information,
visit hormelfoods.com.
About NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal is one of the world's
leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class
content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film,
television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme
parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading
entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC,
CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo,
USA Network, and Peacock, our
premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute
premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal
Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have
world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal
Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of
Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more
information.
About The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
"The
Tonight Show" is the longest-running talk show on television and
the #1 late-night program on digital. Taped in front of a live
studio audience from Studio 6B at 30
Rockefeller Center in New York
City, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" continues to
be a home to big-name celebrity guests and a stage for top musical
and comedic talent.
About Food Bank For New York City
Driven by our mission to empower every New Yorker to achieve food
security for good, we harness the collective power of our network
of food providers, partners, and volunteers to activate the right
resources, supports, and expertise across the five boroughs. Our
work with more than 800 soup kitchens, food pantries, and campus
partners provides immediate and reliable access to food and
nutrition education, while our economic empowerment programs give
people the tools and know-how to improve their financial wellness.
Community by community, we work together to make progress on a more
hopeful, dignified, and equitable future for all. To learn more
about our impact or get involved, visit www.foodbanknyc.org.
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