The proceeds raised will help buy child-size medical equipment and fund patient care, community outreach and research.

The contribution includes a record donation of $241,211.82 by associates.

The donation is part of Perdue’s commitment with Feeding America to provide nutritious protein to those struggling with hunger and assist during natural disasters.

More than $263,000 raised for children during holiday season.

The Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation recently received a $20,000 grant from The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation.

Grant will support nutrition education, diabetes prevention pilot and food-safety measures.

The donation was made in honor of Hormel Foods' "On Our Way to Ending Hunger" program.

During the holidays, lean protein is in high demand by West Coast food banks, community groups.

The monies are being earmarked to Red Cross chapters in regions where our associates live and work in North and South Carolina.