Evening Edition: Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue On Giving Back, And Feeding America

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🗓️ 25 December 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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You may know Perdue Farms for their chickens … and their commercials. But they also have a longstanding tradition of community involvement and support, particularly during the holiday season. For four decades, Perdue Truckers have been delivering holiday cheer to the Holly Center in Maryland, a residential facility for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. This initiative highlights the company’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities. Additionally, Perdue Farms participates in Wreaths Across America, a program that honors veterans by delivering thousands of wreaths to cemeteries across the East Coast. This effort underscores the company’s dedication to recognizing and supporting veterans. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms, emphasizes the importance of giving back during the holidays. He discusses how the family-owned company, with over a century of history, continues to grow and contribute to feeding America. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm David Asman.
0:01.0	I'm Janice Dean.
0:02.1	I'm Jimmy Phala.
0:03.0	And this is the Fox News Rundown.
0:08.1	Thursday, December 25th, 2025.
0:11.1	I'm Tanya J. Powers.
0:12.7	One of the best things about the holidays is the spirit of giving and giving back.
0:17.7	While that's true of many individuals, it's also the case for some companies.
0:21.6	A lot of our drivers are veterans, and so they're very passionate about Rees across America,
0:26.6	where Rees are laid at tombstones across America. And so we actually were part of getting the Rees
0:33.6	up in Maine, bringing them down, and then we have a big ceremony in our hometown, and our drivers
0:39.3	run the ceremony, basically.
0:41.2	This is the Fox News Rundown, evening edition.
0:47.9	Some businesses make giving back a part of their company culture, and many go the extra mile
0:53.3	during the holidays.
0:54.7	That combination of being a good steward and leadership is front and center for some.
0:59.6	Earlier this month, I spoke to the leader of a fourth-generation family-owned company
1:03.8	who told me about their commitment to service and how they put that into practice.
1:08.2	It started 40 years ago, and the Holly Center is a social services facility.
1:16.6	It had about 100 clients, I think they're down to about 60 now, that are development
1:22.6	disabled.
1:23.6	And so they live there.
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