The donation included $14,503 in contributions from IPPE, Hawkins Inc. and WATT Global Media, with an additional $3,422 provided through a contribution from Expo Auctions and $12,075 by numerous individual donations.
Foster Farms worked with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to distribute 400,000 pounds of chicken through statewide food banks to families in need.
Evander Holyfield, the four-time heavyweight champion of the world, visited with children and posed for pictures. He and his team distributed treats for the children and food items for their families that included chicken products donated by Perdue Farms.