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cost access to testing and soon, vaccinations for team members. "Providing for the health and safety of our team members is always a top priority for us, but this year it's been more important than ever," Todd states. "[Our] Care Clinic right here in Siloam is dedicated to caring for our team members and their families. It's a benefit that makes us unique as an employer and one we're very proud of." Simmons also gave back through food donations. In addition to various community donations during the pandemic this past year, Simmons provided over 200,000 meals to team members over several months. ey also recognized their employees as essential workers by sending them home with 10-pound boxes of chicken, giving away 350,000 pounds. "When families come together around the dinner table with nutritious Simmons chicken, we're fulfilling the purpose of building strong relationships through food," Todd noted. Education Yet another way Simmons gives back is through education, via scholarships for its employees' children. In 1979, Mark Simmons created a memorial scholarship in his father's name, the M.H. "Bill" Simmons Memorial Scholarship Program, which over its history has awarded more than $1.2 million in assistance. e program is open to qualifying graduating seniors who plan to pursue vocational training or attend college aer high school graduation. Simmons also has strong relationships with local schools and universities. "We're fortunate to have an exceptional institution like John Brown University located here in Siloam Springs," Todd pointed out. "We have a strong relationship with JBU and we partner with them to provide scholarships and discounted tuition rates for our team members and their immediate family members." Simmons also provides GED Program Support, Language Learning Courses, Advanced Degree Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Developmental Support for its team members. Increasing Job Growth Simmons Foods was one company that was fortunate not to experience reduced or lost jobs during the pandemic. Its dedication to its team members via the Care Clinics, providing health care and no-cost COVID-19 testing most certainly contributed to this fact. Already a leading employer in Siloam Springs, Simmons will be adding even more jobs in the near future. at includes a new pet treats facility in the works this year. "Today, we're constructing a beautiful new facility on the site of the first plant my grandfather and Simmons built in Siloam Springs back in 1952. e plant will produce products for our growing pet food business," Todd said. "We plan to have that plant up and running by July of this year and we'll add 150 new team members to operate it." Mark Simmons, current chair and former CEO Todd Simmons, current CEO and co-vice chair The original Plant 1. (Courtesy photo) Rendering of the new, expanded Simmons plant now under construction in Siloam Springs. 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