SALISBURY, Md. — Recently, Perdue announced that the company was entering a multi-year partnership with the Baltimore Ravens to unite these two Maryland organizations in a shared commitment to serving their state.
Beginning with the 2026 NFL season, Perdue becomes the Official Chicken of the Baltimore Ravens, creating new opportunities to engage fans on gameday, fuel Ravens players and staff, and help feed Maryland communities through hunger relief initiatives across the state, Perdue said in the partnership announcement.
“For more than a century, Perdue has proudly called Maryland home, and we’ve always believed food has the power to bring people together,” Chris Perdue, senior vice president of marketing at Perdue, said. “Becoming the Official Chicken of the Baltimore Ravens is an exciting milestone, but what makes this partnership especially meaningful is bringing together two homegrown brands that share a deep commitment to Maryland and the people who call it home. Together, we’ll fuel our hometown team, feed fans and help provide meals for Maryland families — creating an impact that extends far beyond game day.”
To kick off the partnership, leaders from Perdue and the Baltimore Ravens announced the collaboration at the Maryland Food Bank and donated more than 40,000 pounds of chicken to support the Bank’s hunger relief efforts and volunteered alongside the Maryland Food Bank staff.
“Perdue is a Maryland institution and a trusted brand that has brought families together for generations,” Kevin Rochlitz, Ravens senior vice president and chief sales officer, said. “There’s a special sense of pride when two iconic hometown organizations come together to celebrate our state, enhance the fan experience and make a meaningful impact in the community. We are excited to welcome Perdue as the Official Chicken of the Baltimore Ravens and look forward to further bringing this partnership to life throughout the season.”
According to Perdue, the partnership will come to life through fan experiences, community engagement and gameday activations, including:
- The debut of the Perdue logo patch on Baltimore Raven practice jerseys beginning with the 2026 season.
- Perdue chicken served throughout M&T Bank Stadium, including the viral Ravenous Chicken Box giving fans great-tasting, high-quality chicken options on game day.
- Perdue products fueling Ravens players and staff at the Under Armour Performance Center.
- Retail promotions, digital content and community events celebrating football, food, and Maryland traditions.
- Fan experiences, special activations, and a few surprises throughout the season, with more to be announced in the months ahead.
An additional aspect of this partnership is that it marks the start of Rushing to Fight Hunger, a season-long initiative bringing Perdue Farms, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Maryland Food Bank together to tackle food insecurity across Maryland.
Through this program, for every 100 rushing yards accumulated by the Ravens, Perdue will donate 1,300 meals to Maryland families facing hunger, Perdue noted. This program allows Perdue and the Ravens to turn on-field success into meaningful support for the local community.
“At the Maryland Food Bank, we know strong partnerships create strong communities,” Meg Kimmel, Maryland Food Bank president and CEO, said. “We’re excited to join Perdue Farms and the Baltimore Ravens in launching this initiative, which will help provide nutritious food and hope to neighbors across our state while raising awareness of the ongoing need to build food security in Maryland.”
Additional Rushing to Fight Hunger activities, fan engagement opportunities and community events will be announced throughout the season, Perdue added.
