Protein Donated by Tyson Foods, National Association of Convenience Stores to Three Square Food Bank

On October 10, 2018, in Las Vegas, Tyson Foods, Inc. collaborated with the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) to donate a massive 35,000 pounds of protein to the Three Square Food Bank. This donation is part of their ongoing efforts to combat hunger in Southern Nevada. The food, which equates to around 140,000 servings, will be distributed by Three Square through its extensive network of over 1,600 community partners. This will ensure the food reaches those individuals and families most in need. Brian Burton, the CEO and president of Three Square, expressed his gratitude for the donation, stating that it would provide a much-needed protein boost to those who depend on Three Square. He thanked Tyson Foods and NACS for their invaluable support in their mission to alleviate hunger in their community. The NACS Show, one of the country's largest trade shows, is currently being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event, which runs from October 7 to 10, is expected to attract over 24,000 attendees from more than 60 countries and generate an estimated $44 million in business for the area. Jeff Lenard, NACS' vice president of strategic industry initiatives, expressed pride in their partnership with Tyson Foods to support the Las Vegas community during the NACS Show. Tyson Foods has a long history of partnering with organizations like Feeding America, Share Our Strength, and Lift Up America to raise awareness and help feed the hungry across the nation. Since 2000, they have donated over 100 million pounds of protein in the United States. In 2015, Tyson Foods reaffirmed its commitment to hunger relief by pledging $50 million in cash and in-kind donations by 2020, with a particular emphasis on innovative local initiatives. Mark Purvis, vice president of convenience sales for Tyson Foods, emphasized the importance of partnerships with organizations like Three Square Food Bank and NACS in raising awareness about food insecurity in communities across the U.S. For more information about Three Square Food Bank and its hunger relief efforts, visit www.threesquare.org/ About Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is a global food company and a leading provider of protein. The company, which was established in 1935 by John W. Tyson and has been led by three generations of the Tyson family, offers a wide range of products and brands. Tyson Foods is committed to making protein more sustainable, tailoring food for every market, and raising global expectations for the potential of good food. The company is based in Springdale, Arkansas, and employs 122,000 people. For more information, visit www.tysonfoods.com. About National Association of Convenience Stores NACS promotes the role of convenience stores as positive contributors to the communities they serve in economic, social, and philanthropic terms. The U.S. convenience store industry, which comprises more than 154,000 stores nationwide, serves 160 million customers daily. NACS has 2,100 retailer and 1,750 supplier members from over 50 countries. About Three Square Food Bank Three Square Food Bank, Southern Nevada’s only food bank and largest hunger relief organization, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The nonprofit provides nutritious food to a variety of organizations, schools, and feeding sites that serve a diverse range of Southern Nevadans. Three Square currently provides more than 37 million meals per year through a network of over 1,600 community partners. For more information, visit threesquare.org. CONTACT: Derek Burleson, Tyson Foods, 479-290-6466, derek.burleson@tyson.com Jeff Lenard, National Association of Convenience Stores, 703-518-4272, jlenard@nacsonline.com Alexis Merz, Three Square Food Bank, 702-644-3663, amerz@threesquare.org