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Making Kids Smile

Beardstown, IL, Pork Production Facility

On August 10, 2018, our JBS USA Beardstown Safety Pig attended Kids Free Dentistry Day, an event where local children in the community have the opportunity to receive free dental services from Beardstown Family Dental. The special day had one mission, “be the reason someone smiles today,” and services provided at the event ended up…

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Fall Fun Festival

Beardstown, IL, Pork Production Facility

In September 2018, JBS USA Beardstown was a top sponsor of the city’s Fall Fun Festival, one of the largest events in the community. Team members joined together to build a beautiful jungle-themed float for the parade, and their hard work ultimately paid off. The facility was awarded “Best Large Business” float along with “Best…

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National Earth Day

Beardstown, IL, Pork Production Facility

Each year on April 22, National Earth Day is observed to demonstrate support for environmental protection. In 2018, our Beardstown, IL, pork team joined the worldwide initiative by volunteering to pick up trash along a stretch of Highway 100 in their town.

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Oktemberfest

Marshalltown, IA, Pork Production Facility

The JBS USA Marshalltown team went above and beyond in the fall of 2018 to showcase its appreciation for its community and workforce at the town’s annual fall parade, Oktemberfest. Well over 50 team members attended, and many others put in countless hours to create the parade’s voted “Best Commercial Float.” Furthermore, the facility donated…

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Supporting Our Troops

Marshalltown, IA, Pork Production Facility

In May 2018, U.S. Veteran Commander Randy Kessler presented our Marshalltown pork team with a plaque from the American Legion Frank Lewis Glick Post 46 in appreciation of the facility’s continued support and advocacy. Marshalltown team members were instrumental in raising the necessary funds for renovations to the American Legion Memorial Golf Course in the…

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Shop With A Cop

Cactus, TX, Beef Production Facility

In December 2018, our Cactus beef production facility was honored to sponsor the 2ndAnnual Shop with a Cop event in Dumas, TX. In 2017, 50 first responders in Moore County took 50 deserving children Christmas shopping at the local Walmart, but unfortunately, many of the kids ended up spending the money they received on food…

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Christmas Gifts for Local Children

Cactus, TX, Beef Production Facility

In December 2018, the JBS USA Cactus team “adopted” 23 children from the area for Christmas. In partnership with Cactus Nazarene Ministry Center and Cactus Elementary School, many holiday gifts donated by team members, family and friends were collected and delivered to the kids on Dec 17th. The Cactus team was proud to continue this…

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7th Annual D’Town BBQ Cook Off

Cactus, TX, Beef Production Facility

D’Town BBQ Cook Off is one of the largest events hosted by the Dumas Moore County Chamber of Commerce. In 2018, our Cactus beef production facility sponsored a team in the 7thannual contest and had one of its team members take home 3rdPlace overall. The JBS USA Cactus team also sponsored the event’s Kids Q,…

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Back to School Block Party

Cactus, TX, Beef Production Facility

In August 2018, the Cactus team hosted a Back to School Block Party at the Moore County Court House in Dumas, TX. During the event, Cactus team members were fortunate enough to work with many other organizations and churches in the community to fill nearly 500 backpacks full of school supplies for children in the…

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Holidays with the Salida Del Sol Academy

Greeley, CO, Beef Production Facility

In December 2018, our Greeley beef facility once again celebrated the holiday season with the Salida Del Sol Academy by handing out gift bags to every student from Santa, courtesy of JBS USA. This is a tradition that Greeley beef and Salida Del Sol have kept strong for many years and plan on continuing to…

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