CHICAGO, May 23, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today
announced it has been named an honoree of The Civic 50, which
recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation. An
initiative by Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit
dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, The Civic 50
provides a national standard for corporate citizenship and
showcases how companies can use their time, skills and resources to
drive social impact in their communities and company.
"We are honored to be recognized by Points of Light as one of
the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S.," said
Sean Connolly, president and chief
executive officer, Conagra Brands. "At Conagra, we strive to do the
right thing and uplift the communities where we live and work. This
recognition demonstrates our commitment to doing just that."
"Companies play a critical role in creating thriving,
participatory communities," said Diane
Quest, interim president and CEO, Points of Light.
"Companies like Conagra Brands set a model for others, showing how
to best use employee talent, business assets and integration to
create meaningful impact, and we're thrilled to uplift and
celebrate their work as an honoree of The Civic 50 2023."
Conagra is deeply motivated to advance its culture of belonging
and gives back to help address food insecurity. Below are just a
few of the many Conagra initiatives in fiscal year 22 which aimed
to accelerate change within communities across the United States:
- Nourish our
Communities Grants: For more than 25
years, Conagra has encouraged employees to nominate effective
nonprofits for grants which are then reviewed by an all-employee
panel. The program awarded 23 grants totaling $350,000 to nonprofits to help create
positive social impact in the communities where Conagra employees
live and work.
- Supporting Social Justice: In an effort to create
community connections, as well as strengthen and sustain
relationships with individuals from underrepresented backgrounds,
Conagra partners with community and social justice organizations,
funds scholarships, invests in diverse suppliers and builds
awareness among employees. To support diverse students, Conagra has
formed partnerships with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the
Hispanic Scholarship Fund to help ensure students receive fair
access to quality higher education opportunities by providing
scholarships and other services that prepare them for their future
careers.
- Shine the Light on Hunger Campaign: Based in
Omaha, Conagra leads an annual
community-wide call-to-action to raise food, funds and awareness of
the issue of hunger. Conagra employees and community members
rallied together to raise the equivalent of more than nine million
meals.
- Month of Service: Each year, thousands of
employee volunteers connect with nonprofit organizations through
projects that benefit their communities. Nearly 1,200 employees
volunteered over 4,300 hours of their time across 108 community
service projects at nonprofits located in 22 states, Canada and Mexico.
- Product Donations: Conagra donated more than 20.1
million pounds of food to Feeding America and its network of food
banks located throughout the United
States, which is the equivalent of more than 16 million
meals.
- United for Change: Conagra conducts an annual
employee fundraising campaign called United for Change, supporting
United Way and their member agencies, American Civil Liberties
Union Foundation and Human Rights Watch. The campaign is designed
to increase employees' understanding of the root causes of poverty
while also prioritizing issues of racial and social justice. More
than 2,300 employees from 36 facility and office locations across
the United States, Mexico and Canada raised more than $524,000 to help these organizations provide
essential community programs that support financial stability,
alleviate root causes of poverty, protect human rights and advance
civil liberties for our neighbors.
To learn more about Conagra Brands' corporate social
responsibility initiatives, please see the company's Citizenship
Report.
To view the full report and see the full list of The Civic 50
2023 honorees, visit www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50.
About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc.
(NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America's leading branded food
companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands
combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened
focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy
people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such
as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy
Choice®, Marie Callender's®,
Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®, as well as
emerging brands, including
Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®,
Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®,
and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion.
For more information, visit www.ConagraBrands.com.
About Points of Light
Points of Light is a
nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips
and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the
world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the
power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in
vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39
countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and
corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million people in 16.7
million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to
bear where it's needed most. For more information, visit
pointsoflight.org.
For more information, please contact:
MEDIA:
Rachel Wille
312-549-5594
rachel.wille@conagra.com
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