Wayne-Sanderson Farms Honors Local Heroes with Companywide First Responder Appreciation Events

OAKWOOD, Ga., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, Wayne-Sanderson Farms team members came together to honor the local law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs who protect their neighbors and communities every day. As part of a companywide initiative spanning the organization's 24 fresh and further-processing facilities across seven states, each location hosted appreciation events to recognize and thank the first responders who step in when disaster strikes.

"We are humbled by the local heroes who serve on the front lines of our communities," said Kevin McDaniel, Wayne-Sanderson Farms' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Their dedication is a reminder that true leadership begins with service, and we are grateful for the opportunity to show them the recognition they deserve."

Guided by a community-first culture, company leadership empowered each complex to plan and host appreciation events tailored to their local partnerships. Teams of employee volunteers worked alongside their local chambers of commerce and civic organizations to serve over 2,000 meals across more than two dozen communities. This effort showcased the company's operational discipline and commitment to community partnerships.

"This initiative reflects our core value of stewardship," said Jeremy Kilburn, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. "As one of the largest employers in their communities, our complexes play an integral role in supporting local needs, and their efforts create meaningful impact where it matters most."

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.

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