Conagra Brands Celebrates America's 250th Birthday with Folds of Honor Partnership

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Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) announced a partnership with Folds of Honor to commemorate America's 250th birthday. Conagra will donate $500,000, funding 100 scholarships for families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders.

Specially marked packaging across several Conagra brands will highlight the partnership and Folds of Honor's mission.

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Conagra Charitable Donation Will Fund 100 Scholarships

CHICAGO, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading branded food companies, is celebrating America's 250^th birthday with a poignant and meaningful partnership. Conagra Brands is teaming up with Folds of Honor, a charitable organization that ensures families who've sacrificed so much for our country and communities receive the education and opportunities they deserve. Conagra Brands will make a $500,000 donation to Folds of Honor, which will fund 100 individual scholarships. Specially marked packaging of select Conagra Brands foods will also feature the partnership, building awareness for Folds of Honor's mission.

"Folds of Honor is making a lasting impact in the lives of families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders," said Erik Sword, VP/GM Conagra Brands, who served 20 years in the United States Navy and United States Navy Reserve. "On behalf of Conagra Brands, we're honored to support Folds of Honor and are proud that our donation will benefit so many worthy scholarship recipients."

Information about the partnership will appear on packaging on select Conagra Brands products including Banquet® frozen foods, Birds Eye® vegetables, DAVID® Seeds, Hungry-Man® frozen meals, Orville Redenbacher's® popcorn, PAM® Cooking Spray and Slim Jim® meat snacks. Founded in 2007, Folds of Honor has provided nearly 73,000 scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders.

"We are grateful for the donation and unwavering support from the outstanding team at Conagra Brands," said Lt Col Dan Rooney, Folds of Honor CEO and Founder. "These funds will make a life-changing difference for our scholarship recipients."

Folds of Honor joined America250 to honor military and first responder families leading up to the nation's 250th birthday. The donation from Conagra Brands was made in commemoration of this historic celebration.

For more information on Conagra Brands' roster of nearly 100 brands, visit conagrabrands.com. For more information on Folds of Honor, visit foldsofhonor.org

About Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We combine a 100-year history of making quality food with agility and a relentless focus on collaboration and innovation. The company's portfolio is continuously evolving to satisfy consumers' ever-changing food preferences. Conagra's brands include Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, Slim Jim®, Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, and many more. As a corporate citizen, we aim to do what's right for our business, our employees, our communities and the world.

Headquartered in Chicago, Conagra Brands generated fiscal 2025 net sales of nearly $12 billion. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.  

About Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master's degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor's degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 73,000 scholarships totaling over $340 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 43 percent are minorities and 57 percent female. A total of 91 percent of expenses fund our mission of providing educational scholarships to the families of our nation's heroes. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is serving as Commander of Recruiting for the Oklahoma Air Guard. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.

For all media inquiries, please contact: 
Dan Skinner
Conagra Brands
(312) 549 -5636
Dan.Skinner@conagra.com 

 

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FAQ

What did Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) announce about its partnership with Folds of Honor on May 12, 2026?

Conagra Brands announced a $500,000 partnership donation to Folds of Honor, funding 100 scholarships. According to Conagra Brands, the initiative supports families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders while raising awareness through specially marked packaging on select food brands.

How many scholarships will Conagra Brands fund through its Folds of Honor donation?

Conagra Brands will fund 100 individual scholarships through a $500,000 donation to Folds of Honor. According to Conagra Brands, the scholarships support education for families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders as part of America’s 250th birthday commemoration.

Which Conagra Brands products will feature the Folds of Honor partnership on packaging?

Select products including Banquet frozen foods, Birds Eye vegetables, DAVID Seeds, Hungry-Man meals, Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn, PAM Cooking Spray, and Slim Jim snacks will feature the partnership. According to Conagra Brands, this packaging aims to build awareness of Folds of Honor’s scholarship mission.

Why is Conagra Brands partnering with Folds of Honor for America’s 250th birthday?

Conagra Brands is partnering with Folds of Honor to honor families of military and first responders during America’s 250th birthday. According to Conagra Brands, the $500,000 donation commemorates this historic celebration and aligns with Folds of Honor’s involvement in the America250 initiative.

What is Folds of Honor and how many scholarships has it provided so far?

Folds of Honor is a charitable organization providing scholarships to families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. According to Folds of Honor, it has awarded nearly 73,000 scholarships since its founding in 2007, supporting access to education nationwide.

How does the Conagra Brands and Folds of Honor partnership raise consumer awareness?

The partnership raises awareness through specially marked packaging on select Conagra Brands products highlighting Folds of Honor. According to Conagra Brands, this visibility helps inform shoppers about the scholarship mission while linking everyday food purchases with support for military and first responder families.