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# AEB and Tyson Foods Sign MoU to Provide Disaster Relief Together
- URL: https://cibocom.ghost.io/aeb-and-tyson-foods-sign-mou-to-provide-disaster-relief-together/
- Published: 2018-01-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T15:10:03.000Z
- Author: Cibocom
- Tags: Tyson Foods, pork, beef, poultry

**Atlanta, GA — January 30, 2018** — The American Egg Board (AEB) and Tyson Foods today signed a  
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) affirming their intent to partner in disaster relief efforts on an  
ongoing basis. The MoU sets forth a framework for cooperation in the delivery of aid and was signed by  
representatives from both organizations in a ceremony at the International Product & Processing Expo  
(IPPE).

“The American Egg Board, on behalf of America’s egg farmers, is committed to feeding Americans in  
times of crisis. With Tyson Foods and its phenomenal *Meals that Matter*® disaster relief program, we  
have a wonderful partner for distributing a portable and inexpensive nutritional powerhouse — the egg  
and egg products — to those in need of relief in disasters,” said Anne L. Alonzo, AEB President and CEO.

Throughout Tyson Foods’ history, the company’s team members have been quick to respond when  
disaster strikes in or near their communities. In 2012, the company unveiled a new tool for use in  
disaster response. As part of the *Meals that Matter* disaster relief program, the company outfitted a 53-  
foot-semi-trailer with refrigerated space to store up to 20,000 pounds of product and dry storage to  
transport supplies to set up a feeding site and support Tyson Foods cook teams.

The company’s disaster relief efforts include deployments in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, tornadoes  
in Joplin, Missouri, and Moore, Oklahoma, as well as flooding in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Houston.

“Our company purpose is to raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do,” said Debra  
Vernon, senior director, corporate social responsibility at Tyson Foods. “We’re grateful to have the  
American Egg Board assist our disaster relief efforts and aid in bringing our purpose to life.”

The MoU represents a formal extension of a partnership that started when the AEB teamed up with  
Tyson Foods during its *Meals that Matter* disaster relief deployment in September 2017 in the aftermath  
of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. At that time, AEB Chairman Jeff Hardin of Cal-Maine Foods personally  
oversaw AEB’s relief efforts from Tyson Foods’ cook site in Conroe, Texas.

“There’s a tremendous need for food in disasters like this, and egg farmers feed people,” Hardin said.  
“We were extremely impressed and inspired by Tyson Foods’ operations on the ground, and they were  
delighted to be able to include our eggs. Eggs and chicken are perfect proteins, and this is a perfect  
partnership opportunity.”

**About the American Egg Board (AEB)**

Home of the Incredible Egg, the AEB is the U.S. egg industry’s national commodity marketing board.  
AEB’s mission is to increase demand for eggs and egg products through research, education and  
promotion. The AEB’s Egg Nutrition Center is the country’s largest repository of egg nutrition research.  
AEB is located in Chicago, IL. For more, visit [**www.aeb.org**](http://www.aeb.org/?ref=cibocom.ghost.io).

**About Tyson Foods Inc.**

Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in  
protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the  
company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like *Tyson*®, *Jimmy Dean*®, *Hillshire Farm*®, *Ball* 
*Park*®, *Wright*®, Aidells®, *ibp*® and *State Fair*®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more  
sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations for how much  
good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has 122,000 team members.  
Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders,  
customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and  
environment entrusted to it. Visit [**www.tysonfoods.com**](https://www.tysonfoods.com/?ref=cibocom.ghost.io).

Contacts:

[**Marc Dresner**](mailto:mdresner@aeb.org), American Egg Board, 224.563.3724

[**Derek Burleson**](mailto:Derek.Burleson@tyson.com), Tyson Foods, 479.290.6466