McDonald’s, Tyson Foods donate to Ozarks Food Harvest

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Ozarks Food Harvest received a 40,000-pound donation of protein from McDonald’s and Tyson Foods to help children, families, and seniors facing hunger across southwest Missouri.

Tyson Foods made their donation in honor of McDonald’s $15,000 donation to The Food Bank’s Hungerthon event this previous weekend.

Tyson Foods, in partnership with McDonald’s, donated more than 40,000 pounds of chicken breast fillet fritters, which will help provide more than 33,000 meals through Ozarks Food Harvest’s network of 270 faith-based and community charities.

“Local McDonald’s owners, operators, and their families across the greater Springfield area were excited to partner with Tyson for the 14th year to help supply needed nourishment to Ozarks Food Harvest,” said Ryan Blumenstock, McDonald’s local owner/operator “We all hope that with this donation of protein, and the Hungerthon monetary support, we can make a significant impact on our friends and neighbors facing hunger across the Ozarks.”

Protein-rich foods are one of the most requested items from Ozarks Food Harvest’s network of faith-based and community charities. In Ozarks Food Harvest’s service area, 1 in 7 children and adults face hunger.

“McDonald’s and Tyson continue to be fantastic partners and are helping feed so many children, families and seniors facing hunger in the Ozarks,” said Bart Brown, Ozarks Food Harvest president/CEO. “We’re so grateful for this generous donation of protein and funds that will help folks struggling with increased grocery prices.”

McDonald’s and Tyson Foods have supported Ozarks Food Harvest since 2008. McDonald’s has hosted multiple fundraisers to help provide more than 340,000 meals and Tyson has donated more than 600,000 pounds of chicken.

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