Our Stories

In 2018, Natchitoches team members collected back-to-school backpacks and school supplies to be donated to the local Boys and Girls Club.

Pilgrim’s Lufkin facility hosted its 1st Annual Thank a Hero, First Responder BBQ on Dec 6, 2018. Along with drinks donated by Pepsi of Lufkin, team members served hot dogs and hamburgers to the Central Fire Department, Hudson Fire Department, Huntington Fire Department, Lufkin Police Department, Angelina County Sherriff’s Department, Department of Public Safety and…

Pilgrim’s Moorefield Santa Day was a fun and exciting event for all on December 1, 2018, in which the facility hosted a Christmas party for team members and their families. In total, more than 500 people attended and enjoyed the afternoon. Santa saw about 300 children, and many pictures were taken with him and Mrs.…

In September 2018, Pilgrim’s Waco donated $1,400 to sponsor a hole for George’s Big “O” Cup Golf tournament, presented by the Waco Chamber of Commerce, at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course. Pilgrim’s team members also volunteered at this fun, laid back scramble style tournament, which featured larger-than-life cups (18 inches in diameter), prizes at every hole…

More than 50 team members from our Waco facility volunteered for the Heart O’ Texas Rodeo and Fair in October 2018.

In December 2018, Pilgrim’s Waco hosted children from around the community to come meet and take pictures with Santa at the facility. Additionally, more than 2,000 toys were donated to local area charities, including Toys for Tots, for the holiday season.

Pilgrim’s Enterprise teamed up with Annie’s Café, a local restaurant, on October 27, 2018 to help feed and support the victims of Hurricane Michael. More than 1,300 plates were served at the event, providing meals to those who lost their homes as well as those trying to help restore normalcy to the communities. Additionally, the…

In September 2018, team members at our Pilgrim’s Cold Spring complex raised over $800 for United Way of Central Minnesota during the plant’s annual “Pie in Your Face” event. Team members paid $1.00 for a plate of whip cream to throw at their supervisor or lead.

In honor of Earth Day, Pilgrim’s team members planted a row of trees in front of the Pilgrim’s Live Operations offices in Marshville, NC. The mix of red and sugar maples were planted along US 74 and will provide a beautiful border in the summer and vibrant red colors in the fall. In addition, each…

By the end of 2018, team members at our Worthington pork facility had pledged more than $150,000 to United Way for the agency’s 2019 campaign, surpassing the plant’s 2018 contributions by more than 6.2 percent. JBS USA Worthington began its United Way fund drive in October 2018, hoping to contribute to the organization’s total 2019…