OAKWOOD, Ga. — This fall, Wayne-Sanderson Farms team members came together to honor the local law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs who protect their neighbors and communities every day. As part of a companywide initiative spanning the organization’s 24 fresh and further-processing facilities across seven states, each location hosted appreciation events to recognize and thank the first responders who step in when disaster strikes, the company noted in its recent announcement.
“We are humbled by the local heroes who serve on the front lines of our communities,” Kevin McDaniel, Wayne-Sanderson Farms’ president and CEO, said. “Their dedication is a reminder that true leadership begins with service, and we are grateful for the opportunity to show them the recognition they deserve.”
Guided by a community-first culture, company leadership empowered each complex to plan and host appreciation events tailored to their local partnerships. Teams of employee volunteers worked alongside their local chambers of commerce and civic organizations to serve more than 2,000 meals across more than two dozen communities. This effort showcased the company’s operational discipline and commitment to community partnerships, the company said.
“This initiative reflects our core value of stewardship,” Jeremy Kilburn, Wayne-Sanderson Farms’ chief legal and compliance officer, said. “As one of the largest employers in their communities, our complexes play an integral role in supporting local needs, and their efforts create meaningful impact where it matters most.”
