Wayne-Sanderson Farms Kicks Off Season of Giving with Annual Mississippi Protein Donation

Wayne-Sanderson Farms Kicks Off Season of Giving with Annual Mississippi Protein Donation

OAKWOOD, GA (Nov. 10, 2026) - Wayne-Sanderson Farms today announced its participation in the Mississippi Poultry Association's (MPA) annual protein donation to Governor Tate Reeves, reaffirming the company's longstanding commitment to helping address food insecurity and supporting local communities during the holiday season. As part of this statewide effort, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is donating 38,000 pounds of chicken to help nourish individuals and families in need across Mississippi.

The program is a cornerstone tradition for the state's poultry sector. Since 2011, the Mississippi Poultry Association has organized the industry's collective donation to the Governor, who designates charitable organizations to receive and distribute the protein. This year, participating poultry and egg producers donated 97,500 pounds of meat and 129,600 eggs, which were distributed through the Mississippi Food Network and The Salvation Army, two vital organizations on the front lines of hunger relief.

"Fighting food insecurity is central to who we are as a company, and there is no more critical time to lend a helping hand to our neighbors than during the holiday season," said Paul Billingsley, Vice President of Development and Engineering at Wayne-Sanderson Farms and Chairman of the Board of the Mississippi Poultry Association. "We are proud to join our industry partners and the MPA in this effort and are honored to support the impactful work of the Mississippi Food Network and The Salvation Army."

Wayne-Sanderson Farms maintains an extensive presence across Mississippi, including processing facilities, hatcheries, feed mills, and farm partners. The company's contribution to the Mississippi Poultry Association's holiday donation drive reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting the communities where its team members, growers, and their families live and work. Throughout the holiday season, Wayne-Sanderson Farms will continue partnering with local organizations across its operating footprint to help address food insecurity and support those in need.

About Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation's third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 27,000 people and over 2,000 farm partners, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 24 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of SANDERSON FARMS® COVINGTON FARMS®, NAKED TRUTH®, BUFFALOOS®, FLY'N SAUCERS®, CRISPY FLIERS®, PLATINUM HARVEST®, CHEF'S CRAFT®, WAYNE FARMS®, and WAYNE-SANDERSON FARMS®. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is proud to be the "Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC)." For more information, visit WayneSandersonFarms.com or follow Wayne-Sanderson Farms on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.