Cargill and Excel Support Clinic Assistance Program
For Immediate Release: September 19, 2002
Contact: Scott Eilert, (316) 832-7701, scott_eilert@cargill.com
Megan Thibert-Ind, (952) 742-6207, megan_thibert@cargill.com
WICHITA, KS, September 19, 2002 - Local Cargill businesses and Excel, a Cargill subsidiary, have contributed $10,000 to the Wichita Guadalupe Clinic prescription assistance fund. The clinic's programs serve nearly 15,000 low-income community members annually.
"This is the fourth year that Cargill and Excel have supported the Guadalupe Clinic, we are very impressed with the dedication of the volunteer staff and the program's ability to service those in need," said Scott Eilert, director of pork research and development at Excel here. "We are pleased to continue our support of the prescription assistance program, and look forward to future opportunities to enrich the community and help address local needs."
This contribution is sponsored by Cargill Oilseeds, Horizon Flour Milling, LLC, Excel and the Cargill Partnership Fund. The Partnership Fund is a corporate program that matches contributions made by local Cargill facilities to support special projects and services in their communities.
Through volunteerism, partnerships and grantmaking, Cargill contributes more than $17 million each year to civic and charitable organizations to help fulfill the company's vision to be the global leader in nourishing people. In recognition of Cargill employees and retirees' commitment to community, Cargill is proud to be the recipient of the Points of Light Foundation 2001 Award for Excellence in Corporate Community Service.
Excel Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill, Incorporated, is the recognized leader in the beef and pork packing industry, providing innovative red meat solutions to targeted customers and consumers. Headquartered in Wichita, Kan., Excel is a global meat company with over 20,000 employees worldwide. The company offers an extensive line of premium quality beef and pork products and programs to recognized retail and commercial foodservice markets around the world.
Cargill, Incorporated is an international marketer, processor and distributor of agricultural, food, financial and industrial products and services with some 97,000 employees in 59 countries. The company provides distinctive customer solutions in supply chain management, food applications, and health and nutrition.