Prior to the safety challenges caused by the Coronavirus, Dawn Foods had embarked upon two projects that have been beneficial for limiting the spread of the virus: implementing an online bill-paying system and launching an online sales ordering system. From a food safety standpoint, the CDC and the US Department of Agriculture did not find an association between the virus and food. Dawn Foods was able to continue operations even when most of the United States was on lockdown. During that time, the company implemented wellness checks in its manufacturing plants, and enhanced the cleaning protocols to protect the health and safety of their employees.

During Phase I, the company limited access to their corporate office to the top 100 team members.  They completed wellness checks and provided PPE to the employees and a dedicated cleaning crew enhanced cleaning office surfaces throughout the workday. At present, no Dawn Foods employees from the corporate office have been infected with the Coronavirus, and the company has successfully progressed to Phase II reopening, with plans to move towards Phase III reopening in the fall. The Human Resources Department has extended work-from-home accommodations for corporate employees through the end of the year and will reassess closer to the end of the year.