At Pilgrim’s, we value the important role we play in the communities where our team members live and work. We understand the responsibility that comes with being a major employer in rural communities, and we work hard to contribute to the well-being of these communities by volunteering our time, donating product, sponsoring local events and teams, and providing gainful employment opportunities.
In 2020, our facilities continued to serve their local communities through numerous sponsorships, volunteer efforts, fundraisers and donations. Across Europe, Mexico and the U.S., Pilgrim’s supported a variety of organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, Boys and Girls Clubs, Teletón, Bright Futures and FareShare—as well as local learning institutions, such as public schools, colleges and universities.
Broadway, VA, Complex
In line with our vision, Pilgrim’s sponsored a tree planting and education program its Rockingham County facilities and three area elementary schools: John C. Myers, Plains, and Lacey Springs. Pilgrim’s team members secured trees and dug the holes, and then students actually helped plant the trees. After assessing the company’s properties, Pilgrim’s decided to plant…
Mt. Pleasant, TX, Complex
The Pilgrim’s complex in Mt. Pleasant, TX, is a proud supporter of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). In 2019, the team once again participated in the CASA Princess Ball, a fundraiser held each year to raise money for the organization. Along with donating beautiful dresses for girls who may not have one available to wear,…
Pilgrim's Tulip
Pilgrim’s Tulip is in the third year of its primary charity partnership with Mind, a mental health charity. Mind believes that no one should have to face a mental health problem alone; everybody who works at Tulip is part of our family. Sometimes family members are affected by mental health issues that have a devastating…
Natchitcohes, LA, Complex
Pilgrim’s Natchitoches was the Premier Sponsor of the “Belles and Beaus on the Cane” event in Oct. 2019, presented by the American Cancer Society. Each year, the American Cancer Society holds the event to recognize the inspiring stories of cancer survivors from Natchitoches Parish. Pilgrim’s Natchitoches sponsors the event as a dedicated supporter of the…
Sanford, NC, Complex
The Pilgrim’s Sanford Engagement Committee raised nearly $6,000 from January – July 2019 for their local Relay for Life event. All of the money raised came from various fundraisers held at the plant – Krispy Kreme doughnut sales, nacho sales, walking tacos, and donations.
Pilgrim's Tulip
The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) is a research and training charity dedicated to the food and consumer goods industry. Pilgrim’s Tulip has a close relationship with IGD, particularly around their ‘Feeding Britain’s Future’ initiative. Feeding Britain’s Future is a program that provides employability skills training to secondary school students with the support of volunteers…
Pilgrim's Tulip
Tulip has a rich history of supporting the next generation through apprenticeships, graduate programs and training schemes. In 2017, the U.K. government announced the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy. Every U.K. organization with a payroll of £2 million or more is automatically enrolled into the scheme. Tulip’s apprenticeship levy has over £1 million available, and…
