$1,235,000
Marshville
$320,000
A Pilgrim’s gift of $320,000 was provided to the elementary and middle schools in Anson and Union Counties to expand access to effective educational technology and support digital learning opportunities.
Marshville
$250,000
As in many communities, the global pandemic forced schools in Marshville to close and students to adapt to remote learning. It also revealed a need for better digital access for many households. This Pilgrim’s investment provided 500 laptops and hotspots for children in the Anson County School District.
Marshville
$50,000
A Pilgrim’s gift of $50,000 was provided to the Town of Marshville to build an outdoor fitness area within the Marshville Municipal Park. The fitness center is linked to the “Carolina Thread Trail,” a regional network of connected trails that reach 15 counties and 2.9 million people.
Sanford
$505,000
This project established a permanent home for the Sanford Agricultural Marketplace. In partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension, the City of Sanford and Downtown Sanford Inc., the Pilgrim’s of Sanford Ag Marketplace serves as a farmer’s market where Pilgrim’s team members and the community can access affordable, fresh and local foods. The Marketplace also serves as a multi-functional space for civic events and gatherings, including 4-H meetings, farmer education courses, a food donation hub, and bilingual classes on food safety, budget planning and cooking.
Lenoir
$60,000
JBS USA ensured that all students have equal access to education by providing basic internet connection to all children and family members. The internet was vital to the success of these students while they relied on remote learning. This JBS USA gift provided internet connectivity to approximately 200 families.
Lenoir
$50,000
Health care facilities all over the country encountered unforeseen expenses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This JBS USA investment helped alleviate some of those extra costs for the Helping Hands Clinic. This clinic provides primary care services, chronic disease management and education to uninsured patients.
