Photos by Halle Pullen
After a recent E4 tornado devastated the Enid community, our friends at The HANOR Company sprang into action. Mobilizing several partners in the area, HANOR leaders coordinated a 40,000 pound pork delivery to benefit impacted families, first responders, and volunteers leading the expansive recovery effort.
Dan Schiedel, CEO of United Way of Enid and Northwest Oklahoma, helped mark the donation's arrival to Enid's Sidwell Distribution Center with a small celebration ceremony. Enid Mayor David Mason joined HANOR CEO Mauricio Diaz and Vice President of Human Resources Tom Layne to thank area pork producers for this historic gift.
“In the face of devastation, we’ve been reminded of what endures: faith, compassion, and commitment to one another,” Dan Schiedel shared. “While homes were lost, we are grateful that every life was spared. This gift of 40,000 pounds of pork tenderloin is more than food, it is a symbol of hope and unity. We are deeply thankful to The HANOR Company, Triumph Foods, and the Oklahoma Pork Council for standing with Enid as we recover together.”
Tom Layne, who also serves as President of the Oklahoma Pork Council, shared that the donation came to life thanks to proactive support from HANOR's partner Triumph Foods and several other deep connections in the state.
“Together, we are supporting families impacted by the storm, with assistance from Sidwell Distribution and coordination through the United Way of Northwest Oklahoma, alongside first responders and volunteers leading recovery efforts,” Tom said in acknowledgement of heartfelt collaboration with other groups to make the response as timely and useful as possible.
Oklahoma Pork was proud to play a small role in this touching act of generosity. Thank you to our friends at HANOR for leading in your community. This coordinated response reflects the strength of the our state's pork industry, coming together to provide safe, affordable, nutritious protein while supporting neighbors through recovery. Click here to see coverage of HANOR's donation in the Enid News and Eagle.