Conagra Brands announced on June 16 that for the third consecutive year, it has been named an honoree of The Civic 50, which recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation. (Logo quoted from Yahoo’s image)

 

An initiative by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, The Civic 50 provides a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills, and resources to impact their communities.

 

In fiscal year 2020, Conagra Brands provided more than $45 million in cash and in-kind corporate and Foundation donations and awarded 680 grants. Conagra employees donated more than $700,000 to organizations addressing issues such as arts and culture, civil rights, social justice and equality, community development, environment, health and wellness or nutrition education, hunger relief, and post-secondary education. In addition, Conagra employees volunteered more than 2,700 hours of their time, talent, and effort to improve and strengthen their communities.

 

"We are honored to be recognized as one of the most community-minded companies in the country for the third consecutive year," said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer, Conagra Brands. "Conagra's 16,500 employees show their commitment every day to nourishing our communities and continue to step up to help our neighbors in need."

 

(IRuniverse)