Tyson Foods is partnering with Convoy of Hope by donating multiple loads of shelf-stable food that Convoy will distribute to survivors of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
“Haiti is facing another unimaginable crisis and is in need of global support,” said Tyson’s Senior Director Debra Vernon. “With the efforts of our team members and disaster relief partners, we hope this donation will help ease the tremendous burden so many Haitians are currently experiencing.”
Tyson also plans to run a 2:1 matching campaign that will benefit Convoy of Hope’s response to this disaster.
“Tyson Foods has been a supportive partner in doing good together for more than five years,” said Convoy of Hope’s Bill Whitworth. “They are always willing to help, especially in those critical times following disasters. We simply could not do what we are honored to do without such great and timely support.”
Previously, Tyson has driven tractor-trailers full of ice to impacted areas in times of crisis. Additionally, their contributions during Convoy’s response to Hurricane Dorian were vital to survivors in the Bahamas.
To date, Convoy of Hope has distributed more than 4 million meals to those affected by the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake, which struck nearly two weeks ago. Thirteen additional containers of food, water, tarps, water filters, solar lanterns, and other essentials for distribution are en route to Haiti at this time.
Transportation still remains a major hurdle in some areas where bridges and roads are unusable after the earthquake. Convoy is overcoming this challenge by distributing food, water, and relief supplies to rural communities by helicopter.
“Twelve days after the earthquake, damages to infrastructure continue to cause access restrictions that must be overcome to provide relief to some remote areas,” said Ryan Grabill of Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team. “In response, our team is utilizing military helicopter support to transport emergency food rations to distribution hubs in these hard-to-reach communities; this is sometimes the only option for getting relief into the affected area.”
Many of these areas are beginning to see a glimmer of normalcy as they recover.
“Things are coming back slowly,” said Ruben Cenea, a local Convoy of Hope partner. “The people are resilient and strong.”
Thank you for your support as Convoy provides relief to survivors in Haiti. To contribute to our response, click here.
About Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator since 2002. Convoy of Hope has served more than 160 million people since it was founded in 1994. For more information, please visit convoyofhope.org.