Ellijay, GA, Chicken Production Facility
In October 2018, 55 of our loyal team members at Pilgrim’s Ellijay came out to the 47thAnnual Georgia Apple Festival to represent the facility during the parade. Despite the rainy weather, the team had a blast on the Pilgrim’s float. They handed out lots of candy and rubber chickens during the event. Rain or shine,…
Chattanooga, TN, Chicken Production Facility
In August 2018, Pilgrim’s Chattanooga donated $20,000 to Bridge Refugee Services, Inc., a nonprofit agency operating in Chattanooga committed to providing protection and assistance to refugees as they find a secure path toward self-sufficiency and fulfill their American dreams within a supportive community. Pilgrim’s donation helped the Bridge center’s 2018 efforts to support refugees as…
Ellijay, GA, Chicken Production Facility
In 2018, the Ellijay, GA, community hosted its annual Fight Against Crime Block Party. Pilgrim’s Ellijay was huge sponsor of the event and provided all the food served, including 800 hot dogs and lots of grilled chicken.
Chattanooga, TN, Chicken Production Facility
In October 2018, the Pilgrim’s Chattanooga team signed up as a $3,000 sponsor of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Colors of Cancer run. The event will take place on June 15, 2019 in downtown Chattanooga, where walkers, runners and volunteers will come together for a 10k race and 1-mile fun run to honor cancer survivors,…
Broadway, VA, Chicken Production Facility
The Green and White Society is annual function put on by Broadway High School and Pilgrim’s Broadway to give high school seniors a chance to be recognized in a unique way. Each year, school teachers nominate students who they feel have made a positive difference in themselves, show leadership and school spirit and demonstrate humility.…
Mt. Pleasant, TX, Chicken Production Facility
The Pilgrim’s complex in Mt. Pleasant, TX, is a proud supporter of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). In 2018, the team participated in the CASA Princess Ball, a fundraiser held each year to raise money for the organization. Along with a monetary donation to assist with the cost of renting the building for the event,…
Douglas, GA, Chicken Production Facility
In 2018, the Pilgrim’s Douglas, GA, complex sponsored “Eight Keys to a Better Me,” a character development book designed to teach young children about traditional values like honesty, respect, patriotism and kindness. With the support of Pilgrim’s Douglas team members, the book was given free of charge to elementary schools throughout Coffee County – helping…
Canton, GA, Chicken Production Facility
In 2018, the Pilgrim’s Canton team participated in the community’s local Eastern Star Annual Fundraiser in support of the Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Atlanta. Donations made at the event went toward purchasing another canine dog and other items not normally covered by the hospital’s general fund, such as high chairs, strollers and walkers.
Moorefield, WV, Chicken Production Facility
Pilgrim’s Moorefield Santa Day was a fun and exciting event for all on December 1, 2018, in which the facility hosted a Christmas party for team members and their families. In total, more than 500 people attended and enjoyed the afternoon. Santa saw about 300 children, and many pictures were taken with him and Mrs.…
Waco, TX, Prepared Foods Facility
In December 2018, Pilgrim’s Waco hosted children from around the community to come meet and take pictures with Santa at the facility. Additionally, more than 2,000 toys were donated to local area charities, including Toys for Tots, for the holiday season.
