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August 13, 2012

House of Raeford Farms F.L.O.C.K. Packs 20,000 Meals for Stop Hunger Now

House of Raeford Farms’ associates in Rose Hill and Wallace, NC packed 20,000 meals for Stop Hunger Now, an international hunger relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and other life-saving aid around the world. The packing event was held on August 11 and attracted over 50 volunteers from House of Raeford’s two local processing plants and live grow out operations.

In addition, employees and the company contributed $5,000 to offset the cost of ingredients. The meals are made up of dehydrated, high protein, and highly nutritious grains and vegetables and are primarily distributed to school children in over 70 countries. Food packed by House of Raeford was destined for Haiti.

The partnership with Stop Hunger Now came to realization through House of Raeford Farms F.L.O.C.K. , a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded by the company. The organization responsibly stewards and distributes its resources to help meet needs with House of Raeford Farms’ associates, community residents, and other worthwhile ministries with likeminded objectives.

“Our company has always provided poultry products and monetary support by request to organizations and individuals in our communities”, said Bob Johnson, CEO of House of Raeford. “However, we felt that if we became more intentional in seeking out established partners who are already providing services, then the impact could be that much greater.”

In the recently completed Fiscal Year 2012, House of Raeford distributed over one-half million servings of chicken and turkey products in four states. Recipients included local food banks and other feeding programs as well as fundraising events that benefitted persons with critical needs. “We stay primarily local with these distributions so as to assist our employees as well as individuals in areas where our employees live”, stated Curtis Carr, Director of Community Outreach for House of Raeford and a board member with F.L.O.C.K. “However, on occasion we will make an exception as with Stop Hunger Now”.

“With the recent incorporation of F.L.O.C.K. and its non-profit status as well as fundraising capabilities, we now have the potential to provide even greater assistance in the years ahead”, Carr continued. F.L.O.C.K operates under the leadership of a board of directors, and with the approval of the company has started organizing local F.L.O.C.K. teams in six southeast locations to administer assistance programs.

In addition to creating F.L.O.C.K., House of Raeford also has established a chaplain ministry in each of its eight processing plants to provide confidential, permission-based care for company employees. The ordained chaplains address both personal and spiritual needs and are a great support in difficult circumstances. Not only do chaplains counsel with associates, but also make hospital visits, conduct weddings and funerals, and are on call 24/7.

“As a major corporation, we have a responsibility to offer sustainable employee and community services”, Johnson emphasized. “The addition of F.L.O.C.K. provides another avenue for us to make a positive difference in people’s lives”.

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