Displays hometown strong projects
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Read MorePilgrim’s donated $14.8 million to the facility, located on Eagle View Court, which includes more than 160 affordable housing units and a convenient childcare center for team members. Nearly 200 Pilgrim’s employees living throughout the region were offered first access to the new housing, helping address local housing needs and support community stability.
A Pilgrim’s investment funded the expansion of a local park with the addition of three full-size basketball courts, a new playground, new park restrooms, two picnic pavilions, and a splash pad—enhancing recreational opportunities for the community.
A $109,750 donation from Pilgrim’s funded the construction of an indoor recreation center, giving youth a dedicated space to participate in healthy activities. The facility included areas for baseball, softball, football, soccer, golf, track, volleyball, basketball, and wrestling. It also housed a lobby area, meeting room, and an after-school learning space to further support youth development.
The Hardy County CPR & Training Center is a non-profit group that supplied resources to the Hardy County community. Existing automatic external defibrillator (AED) devices were obsolete and costly to maintain, though they had been credited with saving four lives. A Pilgrim’s gift upgraded 40 AEDs in public places and buildings, including county parks, golf courses, and other facilities that frequently host public gatherings.
Teddy Bear Daycare, an established childcare facility that had served its community for two decades, received a $100,000 donation from Pilgrim’s to support the expansion of its services to a second location in Moorefield. The new facility was designed to serve 60 to 75 children, including those of Pilgrim’s team members, helping meet growing childcare needs in the area.
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Read MoreA JBS investment of $8 million went toward the development of affordable housing in the Cactus, TX, and Dumas, TX, communities.
A JBS USA gift of $525,000 funded improvements to the Dumas Demon Dome and weight room. The project expanded and enhanced the Dumas Independent School District’s Demon Dome, providing additional space for meeting rooms, offices, and an expanded weight room for Dumas ISD athletes.
The Cactus Aquatic Center included a variety of recreational activities, improving the quality of life for members of the community and providing enhanced recruitment points for the city. JBS USA’s investment made the company a contributing partner on the project, which had an overall budget of $2.75 million.
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Read MoreThe grant funded dual credit hours and several Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs over a two-year period. Sunray ISD enrolled students in at least 300 hours of total college credit per semester, and the grant allowed the district to cover the cost of tuition and books, helping students get a head start through Amarillo College and Frank Phillips College.
JBS USA provided $254,750 for a series of facility improvements for the Cowboy Classic Rodeo in Dumas. The upgrades included a new concession stand, a hospitality suite for VIP guests, partial bleacher covering to provide shade, and enhancements to the rough stock chutes.
The Moore County Health Foundation received a $250,000 grant from JBS Cactus through its Hometown Strong program. The grant supported the Foundation’s Capital Campaign for the construction of the Moore County Hospital District’s patient care addition.
A JBS USA gift, combined with planned investment from the City of Dumas, gave the Dumas Little League Complex a much-needed facelift, making it more user-friendly and safer for the 500+ youths in the community who used it. The project included updates and renovations to bleachers, storage for maintenance equipment and supplies, an infield groomer, batting cages, portable pitchers mounds, a concession stand, and field supplies such as rakes, hand drags, a chalk machine, and more.
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Read MoreThe Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center provided food, clothing, utility assistance, and many other services to families in Moore County—not just those who were pregnant. For example, the organization partnered with JBS USA each year on initiatives such as the Back to School Backpack Supply Drive, Bundle Up Cactus Coat Drive, Shop With a Cop, and various food distribution events. This JBS USA gift supported renovations to the center, helping create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for families to receive services.
A JBS gift of $202,000 supported renovations to Utley Park in Dumas, including the improvement and addition of soccer fields, to provide a safe, modern recreational space for families in the area.
A JBS USA gift of $200,000 helped develop and improve the existing baseball field, and supported the installation of a new volleyball court and sepak takraw court. The funds also contributed to building restrooms and concession stands, as well as enhancing native landscaping.
JBS USA awarded a Hometown Strong grant to the Moore County Health Foundation for the purchase of two defibrillators for Moore County Emergency Medical Services. This essential equipment enhanced the safety and readiness of MCHD EMS ambulances.
JBS USA’s investment of $75,000 funded updates to Painters Park and Greg Smith Memorial Park in Sunray. The project included playsets designed for children of all ages, benches for parents, and grills for family cookouts. It also added six fitness stations along the 1/3-mile walking trail at Greg Smith Memorial Park.
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Read MoreA JBS USA gift of $75,000 supported the Well Health Center in expanding services and growing several medical programs, including immunizations for children and adults, prenatal services, general medical care, work-related physicals, immigration physicals, phlebotomy services, and general operations.
By upgrading the scoreboard and women’s locker room at the Moore County YMCA, JBS USA’s investment enhanced the overall experience for community members using the facility, which offered after-school programming, youth sports, and more.
A JBS gift of $22,500 supported youth athletics in Sunray, funding several projects for the baseball and softball leagues. These included new team equipment, softball dugout upgrades, a softball press box, a drink cooler for the concession stand, field clay, and more.
The donation funded the creation of a park near the Chamber’s office and visitor center.
With this investment, JBS USA will help fund the work of the 19 partner agencies that the United Way of Moore County helps support throughout the year.
In 2022, Greeley, Colo., received support from Hometown Strong to advance local housing efforts. JBS, the largest employer in the city, made a historic $2 million investment in what became the largest Habitat for Humanity community in Colorado.
The development, named Hope Springs, introduced more than 300 affordable apartments, a park, and a childcare center to the area. It also included 174 single-family homes, creating new opportunities for residents—including JBS team members—to pursue home ownership and build stronger roots in the community.
JBS invested $1.6 million to support the installation of SmartLabs in all Greeley-Evans District 6 elementary, middle, and K–8 schools. With this donation, District 6 became the largest SmartLab adopter in the United States.
SmartLabs engaged students in a hands-on learning environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines were integrated. The personalized approach empowered learners to tailor their education to their individual interests and abilities, while also building essential skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and the creative application of technology.
Island Grove Regional Park, which hosts approximately 650,000 visitors annually, has long been a central part of life and recreation for JBS USA team members and the broader Greeley community. It serves as the venue for major events such as the Greeley Stampede, Blues Jam concerts, the Weld County Fair, and numerous other activities including sports, playgrounds, and rentable facilities.
With support and donation of $1,000,000 from JBS USA, the city of Greeley added a new stage to the park, which has helped attract new events each year and laid the groundwork for continued growth in the future.
JBS contributed $250,000 to be the Keystone sponsor for the Greeley Stampede from 2023 to 2025. The annual event brings together community members and JBS team members for a celebration of local culture, entertainment, and tradition in Greeley.
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Read MoreJBS USA purchased a food delivery truck for the Weld Food Bank and began providing protein products to help meet organizations ongoing needs.
JBS USA invested $55,000 in the education of future agricultural leaders by providing financial support to the Greeley West High School Ag Program. The donation funded meat science equipment, FFA dues, and other classroom supplies. In addition, JBS USA team members contributed through in-person classroom instruction, virtual facility tours, and summer internship opportunities, helping students gain hands-on experience and industry insights.
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Read MoreIn response to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, Greeley-Evans School District 6 transitioned to online and hybrid learning models. For many families, lack of internet access posed significant barriers to student participation.
To help bridge this digital divide, JBS USA partnered with Comcast and the Success Foundation to provide free internet access to students and families in the district for 12 months, ensuring more equitable access to education during a critical time.
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Read MoreThe mission of A Woman’s Place is to empower victims and survivors of domestic abuse so they could become safe, secure, and self-reliant; and through education and collaboration, to mobilize the community to help prevent domestic violence. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders, incidents of domestic violence increased nationwide, often straining such organizations financially as they dealt with greater demand for services. This investment helped A Woman’s Place purchase a new van for transporting victims, as well as supplies for the shelter.
A JBS investment of $1.7 million gives team members in the Worthington community a preferred opportunity to purchase a home. When team members purchase a home, the payment goes back into the fund, allowing more homes to be built.
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Read MoreJBS USA’s investment allowed for a larger community recreation facility to be built. The center includes indoor soccer fields, a playground, a recreation center and offers free membership to the community.
A JBS investment of $800,000 provides team members in the Worthington Community more affordable housing options with the construction of apartment housing.
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Read MoreA JBS donation to the Worthington Regional Health Care Foundation, Inc. allowed for community amenity projects to be completed at the foundation. Most of the projects completed were for the benefit of youth in the Worthington community.
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Read MoreA $100,000 grant awarded to the Worthington Area Youth Baseball Association went towards project upgrades completed at the Crailsheim baseball field.
A JBS donation of $15,000 helped support upgrades completed at the Lismore Baseball Batting Cage. These upgrades allow for safer baseball practice.
A JBS investment of $1,200,000 funded the development of a three-building apartment complex with 108 available units as well as a Revolving Housing Fund to support affordable housing in the area. All purchase costs from the sale of each home in the Revolving Housing Fund will be returned to the fund to allow for continuous development of more housing.
JBS USA was the primary donor for a state-of-the-art indoor sporting complex, which provides year-round recreational opportunities for the community and membership discounts for JBS USA team members. The presence of this facility added benefits to the Ottumwa community and made Ottumwa more attractive for recruiting efforts aimed at businesses, possible new residents, tourism and more.
Helping expand the YMCA Daycare provided a single-location daycare solution for families with children of multiple ages, thereby alleviating scheduling difficulties for families in the community. This investment facilitated the opening an additional 50 daycare slots for children from 0 to 3 years old. Of the 50 total slots, 40 are reserved for JBS Prepared Foods and JBS USA team members. It also provided discounted daycare and YMCA membership rates for JBS Prepared Foods and JBS USA team members for a period of two years.
A JBS investment of $250,000 provided the Ottumwa School District funding for the purchase of new band uniforms and upgrades to the gyms and media centers at Ottumwa High School and Evans Middle School. These improvements impacted approximately 2,300 students, many of which are dependents of JBS team members.
JBS presented the City of Ottumwa with $10,000 to restore the press box at Midwest Little League baseball field. The Union Park facility was destroyed in a fire in 2021.
JBS USA contributed $500,000 toward the expansion of a hike and bike trail to the JBS Grand Island facility. The existing trail was expanded eastward by one mile and is now 10-feet wide and constructed of 6-inch thick concrete. In addition to providing a safe, eco-friendly route to work for team members of JBS Grand Island, this project also extended the path for community exercise and enjoyment.
JBS Grand Island hosted a groundbreaking for the hike and bike trail on March 29, 2022, including a special appearance from Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele.
A JBS USA contribution of $500,000 expanded the sports fields to include a new playground with a splash pad, a concession stand and restrooms. The completed project provides facilities for families who attend the park for Little League games, as well as for those residents who simply want to enjoy a premier park in Grand Island with their children.
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Read MoreJBS USA donated $400,000 to remodel the Early Childhood Education Learning Center, which provides preschool education for more than 460 students, ages 3-4, more than 90 of whom are the children of JBS USA team members. Many of these students are high-risk in terms of learning abilities. The center will also include a gymnasium and playground.
A $250,000 donation from JBS USA funded the renovation of the aging Northwest High School auditorium. The renovation included replacing curtains, track hardware, rigging, seating and carpet, repainting ceilings and walls and upgrading sound and lighting.
A JBS USA gift of $200,000 helped fund homebuilding for JBS USA team members through Habitat for Humanity. This investment funded the construction of two new homes – after which, Habitat used the mortgage payments to fund additional home-building into perpetuity.
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Read MoreThis JBS USA investment supported improvements to the new Grand Island Literacy Council facility. Many JBS USA team members seek assistance from the GILC to learn the literacy skills necessary to communicate and thrive, as well as to become U.S. citizens. These services are free of charge. Since it opened in 2007, the GILC has served more than 680 JBS Grand Island team members and provides onsite ESL classes to supervisors.
The Salvation Army of Grand Island was in need of a new van to use for events and donations in the community. With the $65,000 donation from JBS USA, they were able to purchase a new van for use in the community.
A JBS USA gift supported the Salvation Army to provide social service programs and COVID-19 relief for their men’s shelter. The facility provides shelter and meals to those in need in the Grand Island community. Some JBS USA team members have relied on the shelter upon arrival in Grand Island, as they work to become more established in the community.
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Read MoreThis JBS USA investment supported the purchase of a Jaws of Life for the Chapman Volunteer Fire Department, for which three current JBS USA team members volunteer. Chapman, Neb., is a rural community located near Grand Island. The addition of Jaws of Life equipment allows for more rapid response to emergencies in rural Chapman, where 25 team members also live.
A JBS USA gift of $10,000 allowed the Grand Island Police Department to purchase a brand new thermal drone. This drone helps with investigations in the community.
A JBS USA donation of $10,000 allowed the Crisis Center of Grand Island to purchase a van to transport patients. Before this donation, the center was struggling with reliable transportation for patients being treated at the center.
The Grand Island Leadership Tomorrow facility was able to build several food boxes in communities around the town with this donation from JBS USA. Leadership Tomorrow Food Boxes provides families in need of food resources with an option to stop and get what they need without having to visit the local food pantry.
This project provided a place for JBS team members and the entire community to enjoy outdoor activities and sporting events. JBS USA’s gift of $425,000 funded the completion of a community bike and skate park at Blacksmith Fork Park.
A JBS USA investment of $350,000 went toward the purchase of a ladder truck for the Hyrum City Fire Department. The department had been working toward a new truck for ten years, and this investment allowed them to reach their goal.
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Read MoreA $345,000 gift from JBS USA funded two teachers and two para-professionals for three schools—Lincoln Elementary, Canyon Elementary, and Nibley Elementary—for three years each, enabling the district to continue offering after-school programs that built on educational skills. The programs also gave Cache Valley youth a safe, supervised place to spend time while their parents worked. Additionally, the JBS USA funds covered additional costs associated with running the programs, such as healthy snacks and supplies for students and staff.
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Read MoreTo help alleviate food insecurity in Cache Valley, JBS USA gave $244,000 to the Cache Valley Food Pantry to construct an additional warehouse to increase food storage capacity. The funds also helped remodel the existing facility to accommodate an increasing number of clientele. Additionally, the gift provided monthly funds and included monthly food donations, enabling the center to purchase food items that were not typically donated through other means.
The English Language Center gave its students the literacy skills necessary to communicate and thrive. Additionally, the center provided assistance free of charge to help non-citizens become U.S. citizens. A $220,000 gift from JBS USA helped fund operating costs for the center, as well as purchased 100 Chromebooks for ELC students to check out so they could take classes from home.
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Read MoreThe Cache Refugee and Immigration Connection Walk-In Hours program provided case management services to refugees and displaced people. Services included coordinating housing, assisting with employment, and supporting system navigation in areas such as education, finances, health care, and more. The JBS USA donation helped fund the hiring of two additional case workers and covered two years of office rent.
A $120,000 donation from JBS USA supported The Family Place in Hyrum, Utah, helping expand its services for families and children in need. The funds contributed to operational costs and programming that promote safety, education, and emotional well-being for the local community.
A $98,860 donation from JBS USA supported CAPSA (Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse) in its mission to serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The funds helped expand critical services, enhance outreach efforts, and strengthen support systems for individuals and families in crisis.
The Hyrum Rodeo Grounds are used for high school, community, and professional rodeos. The JBS USA gift contributed to the cost of two new bleacher replacements at the facility.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $1,000,000 provided disaster relief funding to the organization, the Hope Initiative, to support the construction of 10 houses for local Mayfield, Ky., families, who were displaced by the 2021 tornado.
A Pilgrim’s investment of $309,000, helped construct a farmers market, including the main market pavilion, restrooms, parking, playground and a connection to existing ball park and tennis courts. The market provides a consistent food source for the community.
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Read MoreMayfield High School softball and baseball fields previously had no restroom facilities on site. This investment helped construct two buildings – one building at each location – for new restrooms.
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Read MoreWar Memorial Football Stadium at the local high school needed restrooms and a better place for team players to change for sporting events. This addition now serves as restrooms for both home and visiting fans. The gift also helped pay for painting and general maintenance throughout the stadium.
As the global pandemic forced schools to close and students to use remote learning, the need for reliable internet access and wi-fi became more apparent. With this gift, Pilgrim’s, in conjunction with T-Mobile, provided wi-fi access for 175 households. Pilgrim’s also purchased Chromebooks for 150 students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
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Read MoreThe Mayfield High School soccer field previously had no restroom facilities on site. This investment helped construct a building on location for new restrooms.
A JBS USA donation of $520,000 allowed for updates to be completed to the PACE baseball fields. The donation also included sponsorship of the jerseys worn by the baseball teams.
A JBS gift of $400,000 helped make necessary upgrades to the Campos Soccer Complex in South Omaha for free PACE youth sports, including the addition of a concession stand, bathrooms, scoreboards and sidewalks.
A JBS Prepared Foods investment of $363,000 supported the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department in a full renovation of the 20-year-old Upland Park Sprayground.
Approximately 72% of team members at the JBS Council Bluffs, Iowa, facility live in Omaha, Nebraska, which is situated on the border between the two states. Council Bluffs is 7 miles from Upland Park.
A JBS Prepared Foods investment of $127,000 supported the restoration of the Centro Pastoral Tepeyac, home of the Hispanic Ministries offices of the Archdiocese of Omaha. This community center provides a location for community members to attend free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, utilize the gym facility and participate in free youth programming.
Approximately 72% of team members at the JBS Council Bluffs, Iowa, facilities live in Omaha, Nebraska, which is situated on the border between the two states. In addition, 53% of team members at JBS Council Bluffs are Spanish-speaking.
JBS USA supported the Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands South Club by sponsoring the JBS Kid’s Café cafeteria. The Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands South Club is utilized by JBS Omaha team members who have children. The facility, which is located in south Omaha, where many team members live, provides free childcare, meals and computer access.
The JBS Soccer Complex provided recreational activities for youth and adults to enjoy. The $446,000 investment includes bathrooms, concession stands, lights, turf, a scoreboard, and handicap accessibility.
As a river town, having a full-service marina area meant enhanced quality of life for residents and served as a tourism draw for the community. Specifically, JBS USA’s $310,000 portion of the $1 million total budget allowed for the addition of camping spots in the high-water area, cottages for rent, a playground, gazebos, and rescue equipment—making it a much-improved attraction in Beardstown. Overall, the project also included improved boat access, additional camping spots, restrooms, a pavilion, and a kayak launch.
JBS USA invested $185,650 to renovate Beardstown’s existing river walk and add a public mural downtown. This project enhances the area’s appeal for both residents and visitors, creating a more vibrant and welcoming community space.
Beardstown’s downtown square received a facelift to make it more attractive for community members and visitors. The square is used for a variety of festivals, parties, and parades in town. This investment strengthened the cultural and community gathering potential by making the square more comfortable, attractive, and user-friendly for residents and visitors through updated benches and lighting, new planters, a fountain, a PA system, and more.
JBS USA’s $125,000 investment in the Beardstown Food Pantry supported its mission of serving local families in need. The funds were used to purchase essential equipment including shelving systems, coolers, freezers, tables, counters, shopping carts, and baskets. A portion of the donation also helped stock the pantry with food.
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Read MoreA JBS investment of $115,000 provided the Beardstown School District with scoreboards for all indoor and outdoor sports activities, an updated main school message board, and a new community message board for the school’s Positive Behavior Reinforcement Program. A portion of the investment also included a cash donation to support the school’s food pantry.
A JBS gift of $50,000 provided access to an outdoor Wi-Fi hotspot area available after library hours, updated the computer lab with higher-powered computers and improved internet access, and added new furniture for a study nook used daily by local individuals.
A JBS gift of $30,000 revitalized Beardstown’s entry points by installing new welcome signage. Previous entrance signs were outdated, crooked, dilapidated, and required frequent repairs.
JBS USA contributed funding to enhance Nate’s Park in Beardstown, IL, helping create a welcoming space for families and children to gather, play, and enjoy the outdoors. Including signage to direct community to park entrance.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $1.4 million completely funded the construction of the Mt. Pleasant Community Center, which houses basketball courts, indoor soccer courts, a kitchen for children’s summer meal programs, and five classrooms used for after-school enrichment and tutoring.
Pilgrim’s committed $1 million to aid community recovery and support long-term rebuilding efforts in Douglas, Georgia, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. This investment underscores the company’s dedication to helping communities recover and rebuild stronger.
Water infrastructure in the Douglas community was aged and in need of replacement to ensure the community had safe, clean water. The $350,000 investment from Pilgrim’s was used to help construct a new Douglas water tower, which serves the school system, residents, and the Pilgrim’s facility.
A JBS USA gift of $1,000,000 will support construction of the Tolleson Aquatic Center. The facility will consist of three pools: a long-course pool for competitive swim events, a teaching pool for water fitness, swimming and water safety classes and a recreational pool for water play and family fun. Additionally, there will be shaded, grassy outdoor recreational areas, indoor classrooms and dance rooms, locker rooms, a gymnasium and fitness center.
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Read MoreA children’s bookmobile will bring books, computer access and educational programming to children in the community who lack the resources to visit or who may not have a physical library nearby. JBS USA will contribute $250,000 of the $350,000 total project budget.
JBS USA partnered with the Downtown YMCA of Greater Louisville to provide resources and a family membership to its 12 locations in order to promote healthy lifestyles for JBS team members and their families. This investment allowed for needed renovations to the facilities, as well as provided memberships to all JBS team members in Louisville for five years and funded bi-annual wellness fairs.
The children’s bookmobile brings books, computer access and educational programming to children in the community who may lack the resources to visit or may not have access to a brick-and-mortar library nearby.
A JBS USA investment of $53,000 to the City of Louisville sponsored one year of racing for Louisville Racing.
This investment helped provide COVID-19 testing to help ensure community well-being during the pandemic.
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Read MoreA JBS USA donation of $1 million helped fund the construction of a new facility for the Boys & Girls Club of Kalamazoo. The new club facility features space for programs and services that include computer work, arts and media activities, health and wellness, quiet study space, games and sports space, science exploration and teen activities, and more.
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Read MoreProviding children with an exploratory learning environment allows them to develop a wide range of cognitive and motor skills that extend to all aspects of their development. JBS USA’s investment in the city’s new district library provided funding for the Children’s Discovery Library, centers around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) with interactive displays, books and other learning materials.
JBS invested $475,000 to upgrade McKay Park in Brooks, Alberta. This investment includes revitalizing the park, adding two new basketball courts, a mini soccer field, gazebo, upgrades to playground equipment, sitting areas for picnics and a pathway that connects all the facilities together. This adds much needed outdoor recreation facilities to the local community.
This investment of $300,000 supported a Habitat for Humanity fund that helped build houses for families who wanted to purchase their own homes. Once the homes were built and families were placed, the generated mortgage payments were used to fund future Habitat projects in Brooks.
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Read MoreJBS has contributed $250,000 to help support Medicine Hat College offer automation training to employees and future students at the Brooks campus. The training provides valuable new skills and enhances career opportunities.
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Read MoreThis $70,000 contribution supported the construction of a first of its kind to be built in the Brooks area and will provide a much-needed play space for local families.
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Read MoreA $500,000 gift from JBS USA, along with a donation of 25.5 acres of land valued at $331,500, enabled the development of the East Side Community. The project included a modern, artistically unique park space with multi-generational play equipment, a community garden and outdoor gathering space, as well as housing for JBS Green Bay team members and their families.
A $250,000 gift from JBS funded the sponsorship of multiple educational resources at the Brown County STEM Innovation Center, located on the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay campus. The Innovation Center served as a hub for collaboration and innovation among STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) partners in the Green Bay community, encouraging and engaging students interested in STEM education.
The sponsorship supported the Einstein Project’s STEM Expo and created multiple pathways for hands-on learning experiences, both virtually and through an onsite “Makerspace,” where visitors collaborated to share tools, materials, and expertise on a variety of STEM projects.
JBS Marshalltown has established a Revolving Housing Fund of $1,000,000 to provide new homes to JBS team members in the community. All purchase costs from the sale of each home will be returned to the fund to allow for continuous development of more housing.
A JBS investment of $10,000 went towards supporting the Marshalltown Auditorium Foundation. This donation allows the facility host events in the community and be a public space for the Marshalltown community to gather.
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Read MoreA Pilgrim’s gift of $785,000 was used to help fund the completion of the Highlands to Islands (H2i) Trail, a multi-use path that connected several cities within Hall County, including Gainesville, Oakwood, and Flowery Branch. As public usage of the trails increased, this connector unified all paths through the system under one name.
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Read MoreA Pilgrim’s investment of $400,000 was used to construct an 11,000-square-foot covered pavilion over the existing YMCA field hockey arena. The pavilion serves as an outdoor area for summer camps and small groups to gather.
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Read MoreA Pilgrim’s gift of $200,000 helped the Athens Salvation Army renovate its former thrift store into a six-unit Center of HOPE emergency shelter. The center also provides three commercial washers and dryers, an industrial kitchen, meeting spaces, restrooms, and office space for an onsite caseworker.
In addition to serving local families in need of shelter, the facility also houses the Hope Learning Center. The Hope Learning Center serves a sector of the homeless population by restoring hope through discipleship and supportive services that transitioned individuals into employment, housing, and a wholesome spiritual lifestyle.
Pilgrim’s gift helped renovate existing square footage in an administration building to allow for expanded Career Lab programming. The Career Lab offers advanced academic classes, as well as classes in agriculture, arts, cooking, dance, journalism, and much more. The Lab provides students with real-world and hands-on learning opportunities.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $80,000 helped build a multi-use facility that includes classroom space, a show arena, and livestock holding pens. Additionally, the site hosts classes on forestry, horticulture, and agronomy.
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Read MoreThe Pipestone community was in need of a concession stand at the soccer complex that was built in their community. A JBS donation of $375,000 supported the construction of the concession stand and made the project possible for the Pipestone community.
JBS USA’s investment provided the Pipestone community with its first soccer fields. The complex is located across from the community Little League fields, and is available for school and community use.
A JBS donation of $90,000 went towards the creation of pickleball courts in the Pipestone community.
A total of $693,500 funded necessary upgrades and improvements to the local SportsPlex, allocated in two waves. The first wave of upgrades included restroom facilities, fencing and field netting, parking lot lighting and paving, and the installation of an electronic scoreboard. A second wave of funding provided additional improvements, including the paving of sidewalks, installation of a field drainage system, and new soccer equipment.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $31,500 supported local charities—Hope Food Pantry, Sacred Heart Food Pantry, and Saks of Love—in their mission to feed, clothe, and assist community members in need.
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Read MoreThis investment covered improvements and updates to the gymnasium, where the community can host volleyball, basketball, and other sports leagues. It is also used for children’s summer programs, community events, food drives, and more.
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Read MoreThis project allowed the Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Texas to make improvements in five key areas. The gift helped purchase 50 additional Chromebooks for online learning and two vans to transport children from school to the club and to field trips. From a health and wellness perspective, the investment funded a larger refrigerator, a new stove, and a storage unit, enabling the center to offer cooking classes. Additionally, part of the funds were used for pool and gym updates.
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Read MorePilgrim’s investment funded the purchase of 25 outdoor picnic tables in Kurth Primary School’s colors, allowing students to maintain social distancing during lunch and classroom time.
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.
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.
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.
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Read MoreA Pilgrim’s gift of $384,000 funded the construction of a public splash pad, which can accommodate up to 175 guests.
The sports-themed splash pad features several playful elements, including a large baseball-shaped dumping bucket. The Pilgrim’s logo and a chicken statue are also prominently displayed, adding a unique touch to the space.
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Read MoreAn investment of $71,400 from Pilgrim’s funded the construction of a pavilion at Russellville, providing outdoor classroom space and a designated area for students to eat outside.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $50,000 fully funded the purchase and installation of a playground structure on an undeveloped lot in Sheffield, Alabama.
Pilgrim’s partnered with the Town of Falkville to update the existing playground, replacing wood chips with rubberized “Pour and Play” surfacing to create a safer environment for children.
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Read MoreA Pilgrim’s gift of $22,000 was used to purchase high jump and pole vault equipment for the Russellville High School Track and Field team, enabling the school to host regional track meets.
This Pilgrim’s investment enabled the Community Kitchen to expand and add new, larger appliances that increased the number of meals they could serve to hungry, homeless, and vulnerable people in Chattanooga by 40 percent.
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Read MoreThis project gave Battle Academy its first outdoor dedicated educational space for the 500 students in kindergarten through 5th grade who attended. The pavilion enabled Battle Academy to offer a greater variety of learning experiences with the additional space, and the swings provided children with an outdoor activity the school had not previously had.
Pilgrim’s contributed $335,000 to support a “Park Improvement Package,” which included investments in a family-friendly waterpark, upgraded restroom facilities, and significant enhancements to the Douglas Park Boys and Girls Club and Police Athletic League (PAL) programs.
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Read MoreAn investment of $115,000 was allotted to the culinary art classroom and learning lab to fund commercial-grade appliances and culinary equipment.
Pilgrim’s Live Oak provided $55,000 to three local community organizations—Sparky’s Kids, Live Oak Community Organization, and Vivid Visions—to support local families in need, victims of domestic violence, and annual donations for underprivileged children during the holiday season.
Pilgrim’s gift of $50,000 went toward funding improvements for a barn for the high school agriculture students.
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.
A JBS Prepared Foods investment of $363,000 supported the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department in a full renovation of the 20-year-old Upland Park Sprayground.
Approximately 72% of team members at the JBS Council Bluffs, Iowa, facility live in Omaha, Nebraska, which is situated on the border between the two states. Council Bluffs is 7 miles from Upland Park.
A JBS Prepared Foods investment of $127,000 supported the restoration of the Centro Pastoral Tepeyac, home of the Hispanic Ministries offices of the Archdiocese of Omaha. This community center provides a location for community members to attend free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, utilize the gym facility and participate in free youth programming.
Approximately 72% of team members at the JBS Council Bluffs, Iowa, facilities live in Omaha, Nebraska, which is situated on the border between the two states. In addition, 53% of team members at JBS Council Bluffs are Spanish-speaking.
A JBS USA gift of $216,627 helped alleviate food insecurity by funding the Montgomery County Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN) for one year and purchasing a food truck. The organization distributed over 25,000 meals during that time.
A JBS USA gift of $200,000 was used to renovate Franconia Township Park, including the replacement of playground equipment, upgrades to the play surface, and improved handicap accessibility.
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Read MoreElkhart, Ind., received support from Hometown Strong to advance the Tolson Center and Park renovation. The donation included funding for a new turf soccer complex.
The Tolson Center includes developmental programming for youth and senior citizens, such as arts, music, theater, health and counseling services, reading programs, a resource center and more. The Park also hosts basketball/futsal courts, play areas and the soccer complex.
The JBS Prepared Foods investment renovated Kidstown Park, which is popular with surrounding counties and states, with an estimated 50,000 visitors annually. The renovation included updated playground equipment, the addition of rubber mats and a permanent structure.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $400,000 helped construct a research and learning facility for Gilmer County FFA School Systems. The facility is a fully operational broiler farm with all necessary equipment included to conduct classes and build skills around nutrition, feed, disease, animal welfare, and more.
The Sumter School District received $245,000 to fund the Pilgrim’s Mobile STEM Explorer, a refurbished activity bus created to increase awareness and promotion of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.
Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC), a new tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school, received $100,000 in funding to refine educational programming, professional development, classroom materials, and facility renovations.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $343,367 was used to renovate the local soccer complex, providing much-needed updates to lighting, parking, restroom facilities, and concession stands.
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Read MoreFunding for this project supported 35 kiddos in 2021 and 2022, and helped to expand the “Bigs on Campus Mentoring Program” that mainly serves children in the area’s Somali community.
A $100,000 donation from Pilgrim’s funded paving of the hockey rink, as well as installation of new wood boards. In the summer, skate ramps are placed inside the paved arena. The facility is free to the public.
A $40,000 Pilgrim’s donation funded a turf project for the school district’s multi-use recreational field.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $155,000 to YMCA Enterprise funded essential upgrades to the swimming pool and renovations throughout common areas of the facility.
Pilgrim’s Enterprise gift of $150,000 helped Enterprise High School—one of the largest schools in the area—fund the construction of four enclosed baseball and softball batting cages.
A $190,000 donation from Pilgrim’s funded the construction of an agricultural education center on 20 acres of land already owned by Central Middle School. Ten acres were devoted to a pasture with animal handling facilities, as well as fruit and vegetable production. The facility serves as an educational portal for FFA members and young farmers in the region.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $30,500 provided new athletic equipment to the White Plains High School Athletic Department.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $30,000 provided new uniforms for the Central High School marching band.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $30,000 provided a new lawnmower to support upkeep of the Bowdon Baseball field.
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Read MoreA Pilgrim’s gift of $22,100 provided funding to replace and install a new outside walk-in freezer at the Carroll County Soup Kitchen.
The JBS Prepared Foods investment provided the Moberly community with an 80 x 110-foot solar-powered pavilion, which is used throughout the year for various events, including the county fair and agricultural shows.
A JBS Prepared Foods investment of $110,000 funded the construction of an amphitheater at Rothwell Park – adjacent to a solar pavilion that JBS Prepared Foods also funded through Hometown Strong – and a splash pad at nearby Tannehill Park. These projects give residents and visitors alike a place to enjoy performing arts, as well as an engaging area for children to play.
JBS Prepared Foods provided one month of free membership for Moberly team members at the Randolph Area YMCA, which serves families and individuals in Chariton, Randolph, Macon and Monroe counties. These free memberships allowed team members and their families to try out the YMCA before deciding to join long term.
In the Timberville community, $75,000 will help with construction and completion of the basketball court, pickleball court and complex building. In Broadway, the other $75,000 will be used on new playground equipment installed in lower Heritage Park, and the main park will receive updated equipment.
Partner: City of Broadway and City of Timberville
Target Completion Date: TBD
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Read MoreA Pilgrim’s investment of $75,000 funded the construction of an outdoor classroom, creating new opportunities for students to learn about gardening and plant growth in an open-air setting. The facility included a pavilion where classes could be hosted, offering a flexible learning space that supported health-conscious practices and outdoor education.
A $70,000 investment from Pilgrim’s funded a fresh coat of paint for the Broadway water tower, a highly visible landmark in the community. With town officials prioritizing funding for a new wastewater facility, there were limited resources available for cosmetic improvements. Pilgrim’s support helped revitalize the tower, giving the community a renewed and welcoming appearance.
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Read MorePilgrim’s investment of $225,000 built a 1-mile walking path around the new hospital. This gift provided an outdoor space at the hospital for patients and their friends and family, hospital staff, and the community.
This Pilgrim’s gift of $48,000 funded the construction of a splash pad at the existing City Park. The investment provided additional outdoor entertainment activities for the entire community.
Pilgrim’s investment helped upgrade Kenney Askew Park to provide additional outdoor activities such as a walking track, skate park, picnic pavilion, additional parking, pickleball courts, updated t-ball fields, and a playground. This allows more people to enjoy a wider range of outdoor activities.
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Read MoreA Pilgrim’s gift of $250,000 was used to build three synthetic turf practice and competition fields for the China Spring Youth Athletics Association (CSYAA), serving young athletes in a small town located just 12 miles northwest of Waco. This investment also contributed to the expansion and renovation of the complex’s concession stands and bathroom facilities.
Opened in early 2020, Parc Natchitoches is a 100-acre, project the city had been working to complete. It includes a five-field baseball complex, four-field soccer complex and a fishing pond. This Pilgrim’s investment allowed for the city to continue with expansion plans for covered pavilions, a dog park, hike/bike trails and a children’s discovery park. The entire facility is free and accessible to all community members.
The JBS Prepared Foods investment provided the Columbia Parks & Recreation and the Columbia City Government with funding to build a new community park in the neighborhood of the JBS Columbia facility.
The Steps Program was a non-profit that included a food bank and a community lunch/dinner room where seniors, children, and the homeless could have meals. The Pilgrim’s gift helped purchase kitchen equipment, tables, and chairs, as well as upgrade electrical infrastructure.
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Read MoreThe playground at Montessori Elementary School had sustained damage from Hurricane Maria. This investment from Pilgrim’s helped provide new playground equipment designed for children ages 3–5 for the school.
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Read MoreFeed My People is a distribution warehouse and food bank center that served over 200 local hunger relief programs across 14 counties in west central Wisconsin. A $160,000 investment from Pilgrim’s provided a truck and driver to help transport food to various hunger relief outlets, improving access to nutritious food throughout the region.
A Pilgrim’s gift of $20,000 has helped fund the construction and operation of a new building for the Arcadia Ambulance Service, bringing Pilgrim’s Arcadia’s total investment in the project to $50,000. The ambulance service provides emergency medical services to a population of approximately 8,000 and covers 480 square miles.
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Read MoreThe Blackwell Community Center provides youth services such as after-school care and tutoring, summer camps, lunches, and more to families in Elberton. Pilgrim’s gift helped fund needed maintenance on the facility, including roofing, sinks, toilets, a stove and refrigerator, HVAC, and classroom electronics, as well as upgrades to the playground equipment.
Pilgrim’s gift helped provide proper PPE for staff members at Elberton Hospital, whose budget was hit hard during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic as supply costs soared. This investment also supported renovations to the main nurses’ station, patient registration area, and ER nurse station by adding glass walls and doors to better protect staff.
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.
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.
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Read MoreHealthy Roots Collaborative is a regional food systems program that supported growers, producers, and consumers in Franklin and Grand Isle counties in northwest Vermont. A $10,000 gift from JBS USA helped fill food banks and food pantries with healthy, wholesome food.