Impacted families were able to pick up five-pound bundles of chicken in August.
Recovery efforts in Marshalltown were recently made a bit easier for residents who continue to be affected by the devastation of an EF-3 tornado on July 19.
Hy-Vee and chicken producer Pilgrim's partnered to donate 40,000 pounds of Just BARE chicken to those impacted by the disaster in Marshalltown.
From Aug. 30-31, impacted families were able to pick up five-pound bundles of chicken at the Marshalltown Hy-Vee.
"Words can't put into context the devastation Marshalltown residents feel as they continue to rebuild," said Ric Anderson, store director at the Marshalltown Hy-Vee. "It's imperative that we support our community as the needs continue to be large and diverse."
Pilgrim's has also partnered with several relief organizations in the area, such as House of Compassion, Salvation Army and United Way. These organizations will also help with the distribution of food products to Marshalltown community members in need.
"We are proud to work with partners such as Hy-Vee who share the same passion and commitment." Pilgrim's Chief Marketing Officer Laston Charriez said. "The Marshalltown community has been a longtime partner for our JBS USA pork family and it's important that we work together to support local recovery efforts."