SPRINGDALE, ARK. — Tyson Foods reaffirmed its commitment to address food insecurity by working with Feeding America partner food banks and providing another $2.5 million donation.

The company noted that it would also donate 2.5 million lbs of protein in 2023 or the equivalent of 10 million meals.

“People are working hard to provide for themselves and their families, yet one in 10 Americans experience food insecurity, including nine million children,” said Erika Thiem, chief supply chain officer at Feeding America. “Tyson’s continued partnership, and their focus on equitable access, brings us one step closer to an America where no one is hungry.”

For the donation, Tyson Foods expects to allocate $800,000 to support Equitable Food Access grants to improve access to nutritious food among people experiencing the highest rates of food insecurity.

The remaining $1.7 million donation will support efforts to maintain and expand the capacity of eight protein pack rooms across the Feeding America network of local food banks.

These rooms repack bulk or private label protein products into family-size quantities. Tyson said protein pack rooms help increase the types of protein that can easily be donated and distributed.

“At a time when millions of people across America face hunger, we’re proud to continue our partnership with Feeding America to help provide families and communities with access to nutritious, quality foods,” said Tim Grailer, senior director of social impact at Tyson Foods. “Hunger doesn’t have a season, but in September, we’re taking extra steps to raise awareness of food insecurity and show how much good food can do.”

The meat producer stated that since 2020 it has donated more than 41 million lbs of protein valued at around $82 million to Feeding America’s network of 200-member food banks along with 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs.

Tyson also gave $2.5 million to Feeding America in 2022.

During the last year, Tyson donated nearly 22 million lbs of protein to the Feeding America network equivalent to more than 85 million protein servings.

Employees working at Tyson world headquarters in Springdale, Ark., will also participate in the Living Well at Tyson initiative during Hunger Action Month in which they will be volunteering and tracking fitness activities like walking, running or yoga.

The company said it plans to donate 2 lbs of protein per mile, equivalent activity minutes, and a financial match from peer-to-peer fundraising as part of its collective mission to tackle hunger.