November 11, 2026 – ADM employees in Decatur put gratitude into action, writing 500 letters thanking military service members and veterans in less than five hours.
The effort was part of ADM’s Acts for Impact global volunteer initiative, which brought together colleagues at more than 15 locations across the United States for a month-long letter-writing campaign.
The initiative aimed to collect 2,500 letters in recognition of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The messages were written to encourage and recognize active-duty service members and veterans for their dedication and sacrifice.
In Decatur, employees demonstrated an overwhelming response to the initiative, completing 500 letters in just a matter of hours..
“These letters not only show support to the service members who receive them, but also to our military-connected ADM colleagues and their families,” said Shannon Jedlicka, training and development manager for ADM Transportation.
She added that seeing employees come together to support others reflects the company’s commitment to service and community.
“Seeing our people show up, care for others, and find meaningful ways to serve and give back truly means a lot and says a lot about the leadership we have in place supporting it,” Jedlicka said.
The campaign is part of ADM’s broader commitment to strengthening communities through volunteerism and creating meaningful connections through its Acts for Impact initiative.
