• One in six people don’t know where they’ll get their next meal.
• Nearly 15% of all American households are food insecure.
• A one dollar donation can translate into seven meals.
Working in the produce industry has afforded FSPI to be more aware of food availability (or lack thereof) and those communities grappling with hunger. This is a recurring problem in our country that isn’t improving – so we’re stepping up to do what we can. Driven to take action and represent our core values, our family of companies recently had the good fortune of being able to partner with the non-profit organization Feeding America. With so many being food insecure in our state alone, it will take an effort from all of us to make a difference. Faced with this reality, we have an opportunity to make a difference to reduce the number of families that go hungry this summer…as well as feel good knowing we took action. You, too, can help.
Our fundraising partnership with Feeding America, running June 26 through July 4, will donate $0.10 for every case of produce sold and delivered. Participating food banks in the D.C. and Pennsylvania area include Philabundance, Central PA Food Bank, Greater Berks Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank in D.C. Not limited to just FSPI, additional brands within our family of companies including Sunrise Logistics and Earth Source, will also contribute. Focusing on local and surrounding communities first, we aim to demonstrate corporate and community responsibility. Like many other industry members, sustainability is a large focus for the FSPI companies – but we perceive sustainability to be comprised of both environment and neighbor. I encourage suppliers and partners to make a difference as well. Ask us how.
Ron Carkoski
