Over 83,500 Meals Packed During Company-Sponsored Volunteer Activities
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) recently concluded its ‘Spring into
Service’ initiative, a five-day company-sponsored event developed to
empower Chicagoland US Foods employees to volunteer at local, charitable
organizations during the work day. The initiative is part of the
company’s ongoing commitment to hunger relief efforts. As a result of
this years’ service, more than 83,500 meals were packaged by hundreds of
employees who donated nearly 330 hours of time to organizations in and
around Chicago.
“At US Foods, we believe in the power of food to give people a chance at
a better future. By harnessing the philanthropic passion of our local
workforce, we were able to make a considerable difference in the
communities where we live and work,” said Debra Ceffalio, vice president
of corporate communications, US Foods. “We’re proud of our colleagues
and their achievements.”
Between May 14 and May 18, employees based at US Foods’ headquarters in
Rosemont volunteered at organizations throughout Chicago and the
surrounding suburbs whose missions are to eliminate hunger in their
communities and provide access to healthier food. The organizations
included Feed My Starving Children, Greater Chicago Food Depository,
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana,
Northern Illinois Food Bank, Growing Home and Operation Gratitude.
US Foods is a long-standing supporter of hunger relief. In addition to
supporting food banks and other nonprofits through volunteerism, product
donations and financial contributions, the company is a Feeding America
Mission Partner and has donated more than 79 million pounds of food
since 2013. Each year, US Foods also engages employees across the
country in the fight to end hunger during national Hunger Action Month
in September. To learn more about US Foods’ philanthropic efforts, visit usfoods.com.
About US Foods
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading
foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000
restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed.
With 25,000 employees and more than 60 locations, US Foods provides its
customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive
suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is
headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. and generates approximately $24 billion
in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com
to learn more.
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