Cargill Significantly Increases Giving to Benefit United Way Campaign

January 5, 2004

Cargill Limited has completed another successful campaign in support of a vital community organization. Together with employees, Cargill raised just over $220,000 for the 2003 United Way Campaign—a 129 percent increase over last year—the largest single donation in the company’s past 20 years of giving.

For the first time, Cargill Limited teamed up with parent company, Cargill, Incorporated, to provide a four-dollar corporate match donation for every dollar contributed by employees.

“We are encouraged by the dedication and ongoing support by our employees for the United Way. The contribution we are able to provide this year is a direct result of volunteerism, partnerships, and significant generosity on the part of our employees,” said Robert Meijer, director of public affairs, Cargill Limited.

To help build awareness of and excitement for the United Way campaign, Cargill held a number of successful events including a pancake breakfast, a silent auction, and a scavenger hunt.

“At Cargill, our employees appreciate the fact that community involvement is an everyday part of doing business,” Meijer noted. “Our long-standing involvement with United Way is just one way we look to enrich local communities, and make a positive and lasting impact where we live and work.”

Through volunteerism, partnerships and grant making, Cargill contributes more than $18 million each year worldwide to civic and charitable organizations to help fulfill the company’s vision to be the global leader in nourishing people.

Cargill Limited is one of Canada’s largest agricultural merchandisers and processors. The company, which is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has interests in meat, egg and oilseed processing, animal feed, salt and fertilizer manufacturing, chocolate, natural gas, as well as grain handling and merchandising.

Robert Meijer
Director, Public Affairs
Cargill Limited
Telephone: (204) 947-6370
robert_meijer@cargill.com