BASF has donated $20,000 to Feeding America to help those in need following a series of tornadoes that recently devastated communities across the state of Mississippi. In addition, the company is matching employee donations to disaster relief organizations contributing to the recovery of the impacted communities.
“Our hearts go out to the individuals who lost so much due to these tragic storms,” said Paul Rea, Senior Vice President, BASF Agricultural Solutions North America. “To support those working on the ground to bring relief to those directly impacted, we’re donating $20,000 to Feeding America to assist the Mississippi communities hardest hit by these storms.”
“We want to do our part to help ensure those who are struggling the most receive the support and resources they need,” said Scott Kay, Vice President, U.S. Agricultural Solutions, BASF Agricultural Solutions. “During these difficult times, it’s important to support groups like Feeding America who are working tirelessly to bring relief to people when they need it most, and we hope our donations inspire others to join us.”
“We thank BASF for supporting Feeding America during this time of increased need due our network’s response to the 2023 Mississippi Storms. With the support of partners like BASF, we are able to mobilize in communities across the country to respond to this natural disaster,” said Marissa Warren, Manager, Feeding America Corporate Partnerships.
To support Feeding America’s disaster relief efforts in Mississippi, go to: https://www.msfoodnet.org/donate-now/.
About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division
Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population while reducing environmental impacts. Working with partners and agricultural experts and by integrating sustainability criteria into all business decisions, we help farmers to create a positive impact on sustainable agriculture. That’s why we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, connecting innovative thinking with practical action in the field. Our portfolio comprises seeds and specifically selected plant traits, chemical and biological crop protection, solutions for soil management, plant health, pest control and digital farming. With expert teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we strive to find the right balance for success – for farmers, agriculture and future generations. In 2022, our division generated sales of €10.3 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or any of our social media channels.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America and had sales of $25.7 billion in 2022. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €87.3 billion in 2022. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
