Despite a year filled with many challenges, employees at Hoshizaki America’s two Georgia manufacturing facilities dug deep to sustain the annual holiday tradition of holding a food and toy drive to benefit those in need. This was the fourth consecutive year of the drive, embodying Hoshizaki’s long-standing commitment to giving back to the community.
“One of the best things that we can do is help one another,” said Sally Ray, Director of Marketing at Hoshizaki. “All of us together can make a better community – one can, one toy, one smile at a time.”
Over the last four years, employees have collected close to 45,000 lbs. of canned food for the Real Life Center and the Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry, benefiting local families in Fayette, Coweta and Spalding counties. This year also included a donation of just under 3,700 lbs. to the Midwest Food Bank in Peachtree City, GA. Employees have also filled dozens of donation boxes for Toys for Tots.
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*This release was revised on December 3, 2020.
Hoshizaki America, Inc.’s newest annual giving tradition, has leadership stuffing employees’ freezers with thanks. A total of 830 frozen turkeys from Publix were hand delivered by executive staff to all employees at two Georgia factories as employees crammed community food and toy donation boxes. CLICK HERE TO See More Pictures
Over the last three years Hoshizaki America, Inc. employees have collected a total of 43,630 lbs. of canned food for the Real Life Center, Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry and filled dozens of donation boxes for Toys for Tots. This year executive leadership showed employees how thankful they were by reenacting the iconic November 22nd, 1978 Turkey Drop scene from the 70’s sitcom, WKRP. Coincidentally on November 22nd, 2019!
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Hoshizaki America, Inc.’s newest employee group is working hard to make a difference – at Hoshizaki and in the local community. Hoshizaki America’s Green Team is committed to environmental stewardship through education and continual improvements in the areas of corporate sustainability, personal responsibility, and community engagement. This motivated group of employees wants to improve business practices to reduce our carbon footprint, educate employees about what it means to lead healthier more “green” lives and get involved in community events. One of the first activities was working with Fayette Water Guardians to clean up Lake Kedron on Saturday, August 24. They have also changed the plastic stir straws to wooden stirrers in the coffee break areas.
“Hoshizaki has consistently focused on making energy efficient products and is proud to partner with Energy Star,” says Kris Miller, Vice President of Engineering and executive sponsor of the Hoshizaki Green Team. “This year we’ve broadened initiatives to include the building, property and community through our employees. Creating green processes reduces waste, creates a healthy environment for employees and actively makes our community and the world a better place to live.”
Fayette Water Guardians
HOSHIZAKI is the world leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of a wide range of products for the foodservice industry including ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, display cases and dispensers. Our attention to detail, continuous innovation, smart application of technology and commitment to the highest standards – ensures that our customers have exceptional quality products. With corporate headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia and a second manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia, Hoshizaki America, Inc. employs over 700 people nationwide. Hoshizaki has been awarded the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence multiple years in a row for their continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements.
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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
Hoshizaki America, Inc. Supports The Breast Cancer Survivors Network
Peachtree City, GA (November 27, 2018) – Team Hoshizaki donated over $2,700 for The Breast Cancer Survivors Network. Additional support included Wear Pink Fridays, Pink Bracelets, Stickers and Social Media Posts on Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook accounts. Shown here are Pat Confer and Chanel King from Hoshizaki America on Giving Tuesday at the BCSN Headquarters and members of Team Hoshizaki during Wear Pink on Fridays.
The Breast Cancer Survivors Networks has provided patients positive support services, programs, education, and supplies before, during, and after diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of Breast Cancer. The BCSN is Georgia’s largest breast cancer support group network and its goal is to help all patients remain survivors. The BCSN also offers support groups specifically for Young Survivors of breast cancer and for women who primarily speak or prefer Spanish, allowing them to meet the unique and diverse needs of the survivors they serve. More than 150 volunteers help in Georgia communities to support, comfort, and give courage to patients in their fight against breast cancer. Every dollar donated is spent thoughtfully and wisely to help support their many programs. Visit www.thebreastcancersurvivorsnetwork.org or call 770-487-4396.
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Hoshizaki America, Inc. Supports The Breast Cancer Survivors Network
Peachtree City, GA (November 27, 2018) – Team Hoshizaki donated over $2,700 for The Breast Cancer Survivors Network. Additional support included Wear Pink Fridays, Pink Bracelets, Stickers and Social Media Posts on Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook accounts. Shown here are Pat Confer and Chanel King from Hoshizaki America on Giving Tuesday at the BCSN Headquarters and members of Team Hoshizaki during Wear Pink on Fridays.
The Breast Cancer Survivors Networks has provided patients positive support services, programs, education, and supplies before, during, and after diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of Breast Cancer. The BCSN is Georgia’s largest breast cancer support group network and its goal is to help all patients remain survivors. The BCSN also offers support groups specifically for Young Survivors of breast cancer and for women who primarily speak or prefer Spanish, allowing them to meet the unique and diverse needs of the survivors they serve. More than 150 volunteers help in Georgia communities to support, comfort, and give courage to patients in their fight against breast cancer. Every dollar donated is spent thoughtfully and wisely to help support their many programs. Visit www.thebreastcancersurvivorsnetwork.org or call 770-487-4396.
Rick Bassan (center) and Hoshizaki employees at Five Loaves and Two Fish (Food Pantry in Griffin, GA) after unloading over 11,327 pounds of food to donate
Story by LANDRA LARSON STAFF WRITER llarson@griffindailynews – originally published on Dec 13, 2017
Griffin, GA (December 13, 2017) – Employees of Hoshizaki America, Inc. donated 11,327 pounds of food to the Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry. The 220 employees in the Griffin Hoshizaki facility collected the food throughout November.
“We donated 7,000 pounds last year and we wanted to escalate our efforts and go above and beyond this year,” said Director of Griffin Plant Operations Rick Bassan. Hoshazaki also donated $2,000 to the food pantry.
“We feel as good corporate citizens that we need to give back to the community we work in and give to people in need,” said Bassan. “We are glad to support the food pantry.”
Five Loaves and Two Fish Executive Director Steve Traywick accepts $2,000 gift from Hoshizaki Director of Griffin Plant Operations Rick Bassan
A group of Hoshizaki employees came to help unload the food and were taken on a tour of the pantry operation by Executive Director Steve Traywick.
“Hoshizaki and their employees are outstanding partners in helping Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry meet the mission of providing food to the working poor of our community,” said Traywick. “Their spirit of giving goes far beyond the holiday season. Their donation means that more families will receive more food. Words truly cannot express our gratitude.”
Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry is the fourth-largest food pantry in the state due to the amount it distributes to families throughout the year.
“In November, 1937 households received food,” said Traywick. “We distributed 47,000 pounds of food and 516 turkeys.”
Spalding County receives the most with 86 percent going to local families and the rest going to families in surrounding counties.
Traywick explained to the Hoshizaki employees what type of donations work best —“peanut butter, canned meat products, rice, cereals, pasta, dry beans. These donations provide much needed protein for families in need.”
He also noted that the items need to be in date. The pantry can give out items up to one year from the date stamped on the item. Items that are needed but rarely donated are diapers, small personal containers of hygiene items, feminine hygiene products, and small reusable bags. A large item on their wish list is portable lift system needed to lift the pallets of food up to floor level to unload. Another wish list item Traywick noted was the need for a printer. A Hoshizaki employee said he had one and would gladly donate it.
“I am encouraged by your corporate social responsibility,” said Traywick to the Hoshizaki employees. “Kudos to you for giving back to this community.”
The community can help Five Loaves and Two Fish by donating money and items as well as volunteering time. Many volunteers are overseen by Martha Richards, food pantry warehouse manager. “She is the key to making the whole operation successful,” says Traywick.
For more information on Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry, call 678-603-1238. The pantry is at 412 West Slaton Ave., Griffin, GA 30223 and the hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and 5 to 6 p.m.; and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Rick Bassan (center) and Hoshizaki employees at Five Loaves and Two Fish (Food Pantry in Griffin, GA) after unloading over 11,327 pounds of food to donate
Story by LANDRA LARSON STAFF WRITER llarson@griffindailynews – originally published on Dec 13, 2017
Griffin, GA (December 13, 2017) – Employees of Hoshizaki America, Inc. donated 11,327 pounds of food to the Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry. The 220 employees in the Griffin Hoshizaki facility collected the food throughout November.
“We donated 7,000 pounds last year and we wanted to escalate our efforts and go above and beyond this year,” said Director of Griffin Plant Operations Rick Bassan. Hoshazaki also donated $2,000 to the food pantry.
“We feel as good corporate citizens that we need to give back to the community we work in and give to people in need,” said Bassan. “We are glad to support the food pantry.”
Five Loaves and Two Fish Executive Director Steve Traywick accepts $2,000 gift from Hoshizaki Director of Griffin Plant Operations Rick Bassan
A group of Hoshizaki employees came to help unload the food and were taken on a tour of the pantry operation by Executive Director Steve Traywick.
“Hoshizaki and their employees are outstanding partners in helping Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry meet the mission of providing food to the working poor of our community,” said Traywick. “Their spirit of giving goes far beyond the holiday season. Their donation means that more families will receive more food. Words truly cannot express our gratitude.”
Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry is the fourth-largest food pantry in the state due to the amount it distributes to families throughout the year.
“In November, 1937 households received food,” said Traywick. “We distributed 47,000 pounds of food and 516 turkeys.”
Spalding County receives the most with 86 percent going to local families and the rest going to families in surrounding counties.
Traywick explained to the Hoshizaki employees what type of donations work best —“peanut butter, canned meat products, rice, cereals, pasta, dry beans. These donations provide much needed protein for families in need.”
He also noted that the items need to be in date. The pantry can give out items up to one year from the date stamped on the item. Items that are needed but rarely donated are diapers, small personal containers of hygiene items, feminine hygiene products, and small reusable bags. A large item on their wish list is portable lift system needed to lift the pallets of food up to floor level to unload. Another wish list item Traywick noted was the need for a printer. A Hoshizaki employee said he had one and would gladly donate it.
“I am encouraged by your corporate social responsibility,” said Traywick to the Hoshizaki employees. “Kudos to you for giving back to this community.”
The community can help Five Loaves and Two Fish by donating money and items as well as volunteering time. Many volunteers are overseen by Martha Richards, food pantry warehouse manager. “She is the key to making the whole operation successful,” says Traywick.
For more information on Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry, call 678-603-1238. The pantry is at 412 West Slaton Ave., Griffin, GA 30223 and the hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and 5 to 6 p.m.; and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hoshizaki America, Inc. Annual Food Drive Benefits Multiple Local Charities
Peachtree City and Griffin, GA (December 5, 2015) – 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 17,407 pounds of food to local charities.
The Peachtree City plant donated 10,464 pounds of non-perishable food items to The Real Life Center, which more than doubled their 2015 total.
The Griffin plant donated 6,943 pounds of non-perishable food good items to the Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry, which is triple their 2015 total and was the largest donor to this organization.
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 a monthly bag of groceries to families in need. The Food Pantry seeks to provide several cans of vegetables, canned tuna or salmon, peanut butter, dry goods such as corn meal, bread, and meat in each allocation. Whenever they are available, fresh fruit and vegetables are also included. The Food Pantry is a partner in the Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families and Children. As such, the Food Pantry works to connect families in need with the community resources most able to help them. For this reason, the Food Pantry avoids taking on new projects that “reinvent the wheel,” and instead support the work of other community agencies to address areas of need other than hunger.
For more information, visit: https://www.griffinfoodpantry.org/
Hoshizaki America, Inc. Supports Fayette Senior Services
Fayetteville, GA (March 3, 2016) – Fayette Senior Services (FSS) staff celebrated the contributions made possible by local business Hoshizaki America, Inc. Hoshizaki has made an incredible difference with their support of FSS by providing the best equipment for their commercial kitchen. Fayette Senior Services’, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization welcomes the generosity of this local business in assuring that their kitchen has the tools they need to continue to provide delicious and nutritious meals to the seniors in our community at an affordable cost. Throughout the years, Hoshizaki has assisted FSS in acquiring refrigerators, freezers, ice makers and most recently a new hot-box for food. Often times, called upon on short notice, Hoshizaki has stepped up to any challenge to assure that items in FSS’ kitchen are repaired quickly and efficiently or that aged items are replaced in a timely manner with quality products. Executive Chef Bonnie Kanofsky expresses the gratitude of the entire staff at FSS for making a difference in the efficiency of the kitchen.
The products that are provided by Hoshizaki are top grade quality and a great addition to our kitchen. We truly appreciate the partnership with them that has been created over the years and are looking forward to continuing working with them in the future
FSS would like to thank Hoshizaki for their ongoing support of senior programs and for making a difference in the community!
Fayette Senior Services is always extremely thankful and astounded by the support of the business community in Fayette County. “Without the generosity of each organization, the seniors in our community would not have such a great place to call their second home. Any donation and support, large or small, has an impact on the services offered at FSS. We cannot thank our community enough,” says Morgan Lanier, Program Development Coordinator. FSS offers a variety of ways for businesses and organizations to partner, support, and collaborate together. In addition to ongoing efforts in fundraising, they also offer event sponsorships, advertising opportunities through several outlets as well as an assortment of ways to work together for our community. For more information on opportunities available in partnering with FSS, contact Morgan Lanier at mlanier@fayss.org.
For over 30 years, FSS has been making a meaningful difference in the social, emotional, and physical well-being of adults age 50 and better in our community. The award winning Ultimate Café serves members a hot and delicious lunch five days a week at an affordable price in addition to continental breakfast each morning and a hot breakfast two days a week. Visit any of FSS’ locations or their website to access the monthly menu featuring meals. For more information about Fayette Senior Services, visit www.fayss.org or call 770-461-0813.
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Hoshizaki America, Inc. Supports Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
Hoshizaki America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of foodservice equipment, continues to support the Girl Scouts with a donation to the local Atlanta chapter. For over 15 years Hoshizaki and many of their employees’ families have supported the Girl Scouts through volunteer opportunities, cookie sales, camp participation, and donations of funds and equipment. Last year donations to the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta provided 10,377 girls with financial assistance to participate in Girl Scout camp and other activities.
At Hoshizaki we are interested in people and community and the Girl Scouts helps provide girls with a place to discover strong sense of self, connect with others in a changing world, and take action to help make the world a better place. We believe we are both working towards a common goal.
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 3.2 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls’ healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girl Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries. For more information on how to join, volunteer or reconnect with, or donate to Girl Scouts, visit www.girlscouts.org.
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