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Bob Evans Farms Teams With Actor Gary Sinise To Pay Homage To Military Heroes And Their Families

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Monday, June 21, 2021

The partnership with Gary Sinise in support of GSF's Serving Heroes program is supplemented by Bob Evans Farms' "Making a Difference, Bite by Bite" program, in which the company donated $100,000 to the USO earlier this year.

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  • The partnership with Gary Sinise in support of GSF's Serving Heroes program is supplemented by Bob Evans Farms' "Making a Difference, Bite by Bite" program, in which the company donated $100,000 to the USO earlier this year.
  • "As Bob Evans himself was a valued Veteran, supporting the heroic men and women that serve this country has always been part of the culture at Bob Evans Farms, and we are ecstatic to continue our commitment through 'Our Farm Salutes'," says Mark Delahanty, President and CEO of Bob Evans Farms.
  • As part of the campaign, Bob Evans Farms has released a series of broadcast television and radio public service announcements featuring Gary Sinise to show support for the initiative.
  • "Bob Evans values the importance of family and home and understands the critical mission to strengthen service members and their families by keeping them connected to family, home and country," saidThyme Hill, CMO of Bob Evans Farms.

Bob Evans Farms Announces Fifth Annual Heroes To CEOs Grant Program To Promote And Fund Veteran Businesses

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Evans Farms todayhas launched its fifth annual Our Farm Salutes " Heroes to CEOs " grant-giving program and will be accepting participant applications now through July 31, 2021, at 11:59 pm EDT.

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  • NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Evans Farms todayhas launched its fifth annual Our Farm Salutes " Heroes to CEOs " grant-giving program and will be accepting participant applications now through July 31, 2021, at 11:59 pm EDT.
  • Heroes to CEOs is part of Bob Evans' Our Farm Salutes initiative, a national philanthropic effort put forward by the company that is dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families.
  • Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is a brand born and raised on the promise of farm-fresh goodness.
  • Today, Bob Evans brand mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese products are the #1 selling refrigerated side dishes in the United States*.

Bob Evans Farms makes generous donation to Cancer Support Community Central Ohio for community center naming rights

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With much gratitude, Cancer Support Community Central Ohio is pleased to announce that Bob Evans Farms a generous long-time supporter and champion has given a sizable six-figure donation to name the organization's community center the "Bob Evans Farms Center" for the life of the building.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With much gratitude, Cancer Support Community Central Ohio is pleased to announce that Bob Evans Farms a generous long-time supporter and champion has given a sizable six-figure donation to name the organization's community center the "Bob Evans Farms Center" for the life of the building.
  • Bob Evans Farms, with this donation, answered the call Cancer Support Community Central Ohio made through its Rays of Hope Campaign capital campaign that further enables the organization to serve more people impacted by cancer.
  • "We're honored to have our long-standing partnership with Cancer Support Community Central Ohio represented through naming rights of the building.
  • Cancer Support Community Central Ohio is an affiliate of Cancer Support Community, the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide.

Bob Evans Farms Annual Heroes To CEOs Contest Accepting Applications February 17 Through March 20

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Monday, February 17, 2020

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Evans Farms, Inc. announced today that the annual Our Farm Salutes grant-giving program Heroes to CEOs is accepting applications starting today, February 17, 2020 at 9 a.m.

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  • NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Evans Farms, Inc. announced today that the annual Our Farm Salutes grant-giving program Heroes to CEOs is accepting applications starting today, February 17, 2020 at 9 a.m.
  • "In the last several years, the Heroes to CEOs program has made a big difference for veteran entrepreneurs.
  • "This is my fourth year working with Bob Evans Farms and their commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurship," said Daymond John, the People's Shark.
  • Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is a brand born and raised on the promise of farm-fresh goodness.

Peak Safety Systems Wins Bob Evans Farms Heroes To CEOs Grant Contest

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Friday, April 26, 2019

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Evans Farms announced today Jonathan Norton, founder and CEO of Peak Safety Systems , is the winner of the company's third annual Our Farm Salutes "Heroes to CEOs" grant-giving program.

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  • NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Evans Farms announced today Jonathan Norton, founder and CEO of Peak Safety Systems , is the winner of the company's third annual Our Farm Salutes "Heroes to CEOs" grant-giving program.
  • As the contest winner, he is the recipient of a $30,000 business grant from Bob Evans Farms.
  • We continue to be blown away by the passion each Veteran holds for their business," said Mike Townsley, President and CEO, Bob Evans Farms.
  • For the third consecutive year, Bob Evans Farms partnered with Daymond John, the People's Shark, for the successful Heroes to CEOs program.

Bob Evans Farms Annual "Heroes to CEOs" Contest for Veterans Accepting Applications February 18 Through March 20

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Monday, February 18, 2019

Each finalist will pitch their business to a panel of judges which will include Bob Evans Farms representatives and past Heroes to CEOs grant winners and one winner will be selected.

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  • Each finalist will pitch their business to a panel of judges which will include Bob Evans Farms representatives and past Heroes to CEOs grant winners and one winner will be selected.
  • "This is the third time I've had the pleasure of working with Bob Evans Farms to celebrate Veteran entrepreneurs," Daymond John, the People's Shark, said.
  • Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is a brand born and raised on the promise of farm-fresh goodness.
  • Today, Bob Evans brand mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese products are the #1 selling refrigerated side dishes in the United States*.

Alfonso Ribeiro Partners With Bob Evans Farms To Create "REALLY" Gourmet Sides This Thanksgiving

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

That's why this holiday season Alfonso and Angela Ribeiro are teaming up with Bob Evans Farms, Inc. to launch "Step One: Done" a recipe video series that helps even the rookie meal preparer become the MVP of the Thanksgiving meal.

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  • That's why this holiday season Alfonso and Angela Ribeiro are teaming up with Bob Evans Farms, Inc. to launch "Step One: Done" a recipe video series that helps even the rookie meal preparer become the MVP of the Thanksgiving meal.
  • My wife and I are excited to partner with Bob Evans to help invite more home cooks across the country to focus on the turkey instead of the sides," said Alfonso Ribeiro.
  • In fact, according to an actual survey conducted by Bob Evans Farms, more than one in three Americans use prepared sides to make preparing meals quicker.
  • Bob Evans Farms' survey also found that the Gen X and Millennial age groups were much more likely to use prepared sides: 40% and 44% of respondents respectively.

Bob Evans Farms Awards Veterans With $75,000 In Business Grants And Coaching From Daymond John

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

"At Bob Evans, it is in our DNA to support our veteran and military communities.

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  • "At Bob Evans, it is in our DNA to support our veteran and military communities.
  • I was personally awestruck by the meaningful and innovative ideas presented by veteran entrepreneurs in this year's Heroes to CEOs contest," said Mike Townsley, President and CEO, Bob Evans Farms.
  • Their ideas coupled with the capital from this grant and the priceless coaching from our partner Daymond John will have a powerful impact."
  • "I have been ecstatic working with Bob Evans Farms for a second year to honor Veteran-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.