Resources eLearning About Contact Brewing & Distilling Produce & Fresh Cut Further Processing Meat & Protein Harvest Poultry Processing About Us Community The Birko Advantage History Management Careers Awards Community WBENC Company Community Involvement Birko and its employees are proud to support our communities, both locally and nationally. Fundraising efforts American Cancer SocietyWe raise funds and participate in relay teams in support of the American Cancer Society to fund groundbreaking cancer research, crucial patient care services, and prevention and early detection programs. Denver Kids, Inc.The Birko Run Team participates each year in the Colfax Marathon to raise money for Denver Kids, Inc., a group that helps Denver’s most at-risk students stay in school, graduate, and become contributing members of the community. Tour de FreshBirko raises funds and rides in Tour de Fresh, presented by The California Giant Foundation, a three-day cycling event that benefits the national Salad Bars to Schools initiative. Salad Bars to Schools has helped provide salad bars to over 5,000 schools benefitting 3 million children. Birko also supports local organizations: Adams County Economic Development and the National Western Stock Show. Academic support and scholarships Ward Harris Smith Scholarship Foundation In honor of Birko’s founder, The Ward Harris Smith Scholarship Foundation was established at Texas A&M in 1980. Florence Smith-Powers Scholarship Fund In February 2012, Birko established the Florence Smith-Powers scholarship fund through The North American Meat Institute for deserving undergraduates in food science. Food Safety in Higher Education Birko supports Colorado State University, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Cal Poly, and Fresno State by volunteering and collaborating on research for the betterment of food safety and sanitation. Protecting the food chain for over three generations. Brewing & Distilling Produce & Fresh Cut Further Processing Meat & Protein Harvest Poultry Processing About Us Resources Sustainability Privacy Terms & Conditions © 2021 Birko. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of Birko except where otherwise indicated.