The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation has awarded a $20,000 grant to fund the purchase of new turnout gear for the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Department in Kentucky. From left to right in front row are Nelda Henderson, Larry Morphew, Phyllis Bullock, Bill Burgess, and Mark Knight, Cromwell plant director of operations. In back row are Tom Baskin, Perdue safety and security manager, Charlie Shields, Larry Bevil, Wayne Taylor, Rhonda Probus, Perdue Wellness Center manager, Scotty Phelps, and William Stewart. Standing on the step of the fire truck are Sidney Vowell, Perdue human resources manager, Caleb Butler and Steven Chinn.
Perdue Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant To Fund New ‘Turnout’ Gear For Cromwell Volunteer Fire Department In Kentucky
February 20, 2018
Salisbury, Md. (Tuesdy, February 20, 2018) — Perdue Farms has presented a $20,000 Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation grant to the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of eight new sets of personal protective equipment – or turnout gear – for firefighters. The Perdue Foundation is the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms.
“We’re thrilled to have the support of Perdue Farms and the Perdue Foundation’s generous donation to replace our outdated gear,” said Cromwell Assistant Fire Chief Scotty Phelps. “A firefighter’s turnout gear is their most important equipment in protecting them from the harsh elements they encounter when responding to fires and other emergencies. This funding helps secure their safety of our firefighters while helping protect the lives of our citizens in Ohio County, including Perdue associates and their families.”
As Mark Knight, director of operations at Perdue’s facility in Cromwell, explains, “At Perdue, we have a long history of supporting volunteer fire companies and the men and women who risk their lives to come to the rescue of others. We are pleased to provide them with this new equipment to assure they can fullfill their calling to serve others in their time of need.”
About the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, was established in 1957 by company founder Arthur W. Perdue and is funded through the estates of Arthur W. Perdue and Frank Perdue. As part of our belief in supporting the communities where and with whom we do business, the Foundation provides grants on behalf of Perdue Farms in communities where large numbers of our associates live and work. At Perdue Farms, we believe in responsible food and agriculture®.
About Perdue Farms
We’re a third-generation, family owned, U.S. food and agriculture company. Through our belief in responsible food and agriculture, we are empowering consumers, customers and farmers through trusted choices in products and services. We focus on continuously improving everything we do, constantly learning, and sharing those insights across different production methods. That innovative approach is driving change throughout the company and onto farms. This continuous advancement is leading us toward our vision of becoming the most trusted name in food and agricultural products. The PERDUE® brand is the number-one brand of fresh chicken in the U.S., and Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company. As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2020, our path forward is about getting better, not just bigger. We never use drugs for growth promotion in raising poultry and livestock, and we are actively advancing our animal welfare programs. Our brands are leaders in no-antibiotics-ever chicken, turkey and pork, and in USDA-certified organic chicken. We’ve increased our support for the family farm by creating new markets, including specialty crops. Through agricultural services, we give farmers more options for the acre, including conversion to organic production and products and services that increase the sustainability of conventional agriculture. Learn more at www.perduefarms.com.
