Hormel donates semitrailer of food to Ark. tornado victims

Published 10:10 am Friday, May 2, 2014

Hormel Foods Corp. is once again donating to victims of natural disasters.

Hormel officials announced Friday a donation of one semitrailer load of product to assist with tornado relief efforts in Little Rock, Ark. The donation of Hormel Compleats microwave meals, Skippy Natural dark chocolate peanut butter spread, and Hormel 2Good smoothies will go to the Arkansas Rice Depot in Little Rock.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have been affected by these devastating tornadoes,” said Julie H. Craven, vice president of corporate communications at Hormel Foods. “We hope to provide a helpful way to feed the many in need as the difficult process of rebuilding begins.”

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In addition, the Skippy Foods location in Little Rock is donating 3,400 pounds of Skippy creamy peanut butter and another 700 pounds of Skippy Natural dark chocolate peanut butter spread.

The facility is also collecting food and monetary donations from employees and contributing $1,000 to the American Red Cross.