HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tyson Foods announced it will donate 30,000 pounds of protein during a special giveaway on Saturday in Hutchinson. This is the second year for the giveaway.
On Saturday between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., residents can receive a donation of food from Tyson at the Uptown Hutch Mall. Those receiving assistance will be able to drive through to pick up their food.
Tyson officials say a single donation will amount to about 20 pounds of food, with one container per vehicle. Tyson team members will also be on-site at the donation event to answer any questions community members may have about employment opportunities with the company.
The Hutchinson plant recently increased its starting wages and is looking to hire new team members in general production and maintenance positions.
The plants employ around 575 workers total.
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