The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms awards Friends of Meadow Creek Park $20,000.
“The $20,000 grant will assist in building trails on the site, with the purchase of tools, equipment, supplies, and professional services. These funds, along with funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Access Fund, the Standing Stone Health Care Board, and the membership of the Friends of Meadow Creek Park, will pay for many of the primary projects identified in the master plan”, according to Julie Bohannon, Monterey’s Cultural Administrator.
The town of Monterey has established itself as a natural resources preservation community, with multiple projects that have developed the natural assets in a responsible, environmentally sensitive, and sustainable manner. Utilizing this site for recreation purposes such as hiking, biking, nature walks, fishing, kayaking, climbing, and other activities will provide more opportunity for residents of the region.
“This can only be accomplished through collaboration and partnership with others dedicated to strengthening the Monterey community. The development of the natural, educational, and cultural assets and activities at Meadow Creek Park can continue to be implemented with the $20,000 grant from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the corporate giving charity of Perdue Farms, Inc.” explains Mayor Wiggins. “Perdue has long been a strong corporate partner, with employee volunteer clean up days, support for our schools, and help with local non-profits”.
The Friends of Meadow Creek Park is a group of committed individuals who are dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting the natural resources of the newly formed 387 acre park, while expanding the recreational opportunities for citizens and visitors.
“Perdue Foods has been a loyal Monterey partner serving the community for more than twenty years. Our associates have been involved in many community improvement and quality of life projects. As a strong community partner, our associates have lent their support to improve the recreational facilities in the downtown area. Some of our past projects included Project Clean Stream, providing funding for emergency equipment, and supporting local school sports programs. The development of this park will provide our associates and their families accessibility to a wider array of recreational activities, and the opportunity to volunteer during the project”. Angie Wood, Complex HR Manager
The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, was established in 1957 by company founder Arthur W. Perdue and is funded through the estates of Arthur W. Perdue and Frank Perdue. As part of our belief in supporting the communities where and with whom we do business, the Foundation provides grants on behalf of Perdue Farms in communities where large numbers of our associates live and work. At Perdue Farms, we believe in responsible food and agriculture®.
Photo/Info by Dale Welch
Photo: Jeff Beckman and Angie Woods from Perdue Farms, Cultural Administrator Julie Bohannon, Kwill Consultants’ Dawn Kupferer, TWRA Officer Cole Presley
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