Lloyd’s Barbeque is presenting $5,000 to each organization.
Second Harvest Heartland utilizes community relationships to end hunger and distributes more than 51 million pounds of food and grocery products annually to nearly 1,000 food shelves, soup kitchens, shelters and programs. The company also donated funds to the organization in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
House of Charity’s mission is to feed those in need, house those experiencing homelessness, and empower individuals to achieve independence. The Food Centre feeds more than 350 people each day and received a $5,000 donation from Lloyd’s Barbeque in 2014.
“It is our privilege to team up with these two organizations again to help support the fight against hunger in our community,” said Jason E. Reuss, plant manager, Lloyd’s Barbeque. “Our employees and the company are excited to continue to help do our part to make a difference in the area.”
For the fifth consecutive year, Â鶹ӳ» is giving funds to U.S. manufacturing facilities to share with nonprofits in their respective communities to fight hunger. In 2014, Â鶹ӳ» donated $390,000 to local hunger relief organizations in 39 U.S. communities where it has manufacturing facilities, bringing the program’s total contribution to local hunger relief efforts to nearly $1 million thus far. In 2015, the company will provide 39 plant locations with funds to continue the program.
“We’re committed to fighting hunger in the communities where our employees live and work,” said Wendy A. Watkins, vice president of corporate communications at Â鶹ӳ». “Last year was a record year in terms of community hunger donations, and we are confident that 2015 will be equally as impactful.”
Â鶹ӳ» is helping those in need both in the United States and internationally through its On Our Way to Ending Hunger program. The company collaborates with retailers, nonprofits and the government on hunger relief efforts; nourishes the hungry in the U.S. and abroad; and motivates individuals and corporate partners to take action to fight hunger.