2018 Holiday Food Drives
Hoshizaki America, Inc. Annual Food Drive Collects Over 25 Thousand Pounds of Food!
During the time of year when most people are giving thanks, the employees at both locations of Hoshizaki’s manufacturing plants donated a grand total 25,303 pounds of food to local charities.
The Peachtree City plant donated 11,076 pounds of non-perishable food items to The Real Life Center
The Griffin plant donated 14,227 pounds of non-perishable food good items to the Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry and organized four other local plants for an additional 3,024 lbs.
The Real Life Center is a local charity whose “mission is to walk with those who are hurting in Fayette and Coweta counties by providing a safe environment, sharing the love of Christ, and promoting long-term change. This mission is accomplished through an innovative process of holistic care. This strategy includes caring for each person physically, emotionally, relationally, financially, mentally, and spiritually. [The Real Life Center] offers a one-year program designed to help families get back on their feet and to encourage them to set goals that will help promote lasting change.”
For more information, visit: https://reallifecenter.org
The Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry provides monthly groceries to families in need. The Food Pantry tries to provide cans of vegetables, canned tuna or salmon, peanut butter, dry goods including corn meal, bread and meat when possible. Fresh fruit and vegetables are included whenever they’re available. The Food Pantry is a partner in the Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families and Children. The Food Pantry works to connect families in need with the community resources. The Food Pantry support the work of other community agencies and addresses other areas of need.
For more information, visit: https://www.griffinfoodpantry.org