Classic Collaboration Supports Atlanta Community Food Bank

Classic Collaboration Supports Atlanta Community Food Bank Tyson Foods, Inc. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. deliver 15 tons of food!!!

ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2008 – Each week more than one million people in Georgia are at risk of hunger. In recognition of this concern and in conjunction with the 2008 Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic between Tennessee State and Florida A&M on Sept. 27, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) has joined with the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. in the fight against hunger by donating more than 30,000 pounds of Tyson products to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Representatives from Tyson, HBCU, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. and the Atlanta Community Food Bank were on hand for a donation event to raise awareness for the pressing need for support at the food bank facility at 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW.
"This relationship affirms once again that the Classic weekend is more than just a game. Our partners have consistently joined us in fulfilling our mission to support the Atlanta community and address quality of life issues," said John Grant, CEO, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. "With the unrelenting natural disasters and the present economic conditions, this donation is relevant and timely. The support by Tyson reflects on their shared commitment of having positive impact in the metro Atlanta community."

Tyson Foods and Historically Black Colleges and Universities
For the fifth consecutive year, Tyson Foods is supporting HBCU by sponsoring the Football Classics, bringing the total sponsorship to more than $1 million. During this period of time, Tyson has donated more than 250 tons of food to local communities through its commitment to hunger relief and commitment to the Classics.

"Tyson is a company of 104,000 Team Members with diverse backgrounds and we're proud of our HBCU relationship," said Libby Lawson, vice president of media and community relations for Tyson Foods. "It gives us an opportunity to support students who will become future leaders and gives us another partner in the fight against hunger."
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Today's donation is the third of five Tyson will provide food banks in cities where the company teams up with HBCU schools to help feed the hungry. Similar donations will be made in Orlando, Fla., Greensboro, N.C., Memphis and Indianapolis totaling more than 150,000 pounds of protein that will provide more than half a million meals for hungry children and adults.

Tyson Foods and Hunger Relief
Since 2000, Tyson Foods has been a leader in the fight against hunger. The company is actively engaged in food donation events and fundraising activities year-round to benefit those in need. The protein given by Tyson today will provide more than 120,000 meals and brings the company's total in-kind donations since 2000 to more than 52 million pounds. This milestone equates to over 202 million meals donated to food banks and agencies serving local communities around the country. Last year alone, Tyson donated nearly 9 million pounds of protein to Feeding America (formerly known as America's Second Harvest). For more information on how to get involved in the fight against hunger, click here.

"The food donation from Tyson comes at a time when we are seeing more and more families across the region seeking food assistance," Bill Bolling, executive director of Atlanta Community Food Bank. This contribution will mean a lot to thousands of families in our community."

Atlanta Community Food Bank distributes almost 2 million pounds of food and other donated grocery items monthly to more than 800 nonprofit partner agencies in 38 counties in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The Food Bank supports a wide range of people in need, from children to the working poor. Food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers are among the agencies that receive product from the Food Bank and provide food and other critical resources for low-income Georgians who suffer from hunger and food insecurity.

100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. The mission of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. is to provide support and improve the quality of life for African Americans, particularly African American youth, in the Atlanta community. The 100 is one of the city's strongest, most self-reliant African American volunteer organizations focused on education, enrichment and empowerment. The organization's primary programs are Project Success, a mentoring and academic support initiative, and the Family and Youth Empowerment Program, a homeownership program for parents of students participating in Project Success.

Atlanta Community Food Bank currently distributes almost 2 million pounds of food and other donated grocery items monthly to more than 800 nonprofit partner agencies in 38 counties in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The Food Bank supports a wide range of people in need, from children to the working poor. Food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers are among the agencies that receive product from the Food Bank and provide food and other critical resources for low-income Georgians who suffer from hunger and food insecurity. For more information go to www.acfb.org.

Tyson Foods, Inc. [NYSE: TSN], founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 80 countries. The company has approximately 104,000 Team Members employed at more than 300 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tyson.com for more details.
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