CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it has been named an honoree of The Civic 50, which recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation. An initiative by Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, The Civic 50 provides a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills, and resources to drive social impact in their communities and company.
"We are honored to once again be recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S. by Points of Light," said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer, Conagra Brands. "Our employees' commitment to doing the right thing and uplifting their communities demonstrates the very best of Conagra."
"Corporate leadership and commitment to civic engagement is critical for strengthening communities," said Natalye Paquin, president and CEO, Points of Light. "Our most recent global research shows 86 percent of people say they expect companies to take action on a social issue. Companies like Conagra are leading the way and setting an example of how you can leverage your employee talent, business models and assets to create deep impact that drives transformational change."
Conagra is deeply motivated to advance its culture of belonging and gives back to help address food insecurity. Below are just a few of the many Conagra initiatives in fiscal year 21 which aimed to accelerate change within communities across the United States:
To learn more about Conagra Brands' corporate social responsibility initiatives, please see the company's Citizenship Report.
To view the full report and see the full list of The Civic 50 2022 honorees, visit www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50.
About Conagra BrandsConagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. For more information, visit www.ConagraBrands.com.
About Points of LightPoints of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it's needed most. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org.
For more information, please contact:MEDIA:Tim Wrona312-549-5400 tim.wrona@conagra.com
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