Sysco colleagues will distribute turkeys at community events during the company's annual Purpose Month

CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world's largest food distributor, presented a check for $10,000 to the Northern Illinois Food Bank to support the local community where Sysco operates. Sysco's donation is part of the company's signature Nourishing Neighbors^® program where a portion of the proceeds from each Sysco branded case sold in local communities is donated back to charitable organizations in those communities.

Sysco Chicago also donated 2,500 turkeys to be distributed through the Northern Illinois Food Bank at local distribution events across the city this month. As part of Sysco's annual Purpose Month, a month dedicated to volunteerism, Sysco colleagues will be volunteering at a mobile event with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to distribute these turkeys to the community.

"We are excited to give back to the communities that have supported us through our Nourishing Neighbors^® program and honored to make this donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank,” says Peter Peluso, Sysco's Great Lakes Region President. "This is a core part of Sysco's purpose - connecting the world to share food and care for one another. We know this is an important time of year for food banks and pantries as they gear up to feed those in need this holiday season.”

"We are deeply grateful for Sysco's generous donation and steadfast partnership in the fight against hunger. This time of year can bring added stress to neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to Sysco, we can ensure more neighbors facing hunger throughout Northern Illinois will enjoy a special holiday meal with their loved ones," said Julie Yurko, President and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Learn more about Sysco's sustainability and community efforts by visiting sysco.com/sustainability.

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco's 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

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