Businesses team up to 'Pack the Pantry' for local families in need
With local food pantries facing critically low inventory ahead of the holidays, four area companies are stepping up to bridge the gap.
OTTAWA COUNTY — With local food pantries facing critically low inventory ahead of the holidays, four area companies are stepping up to bridge the gap.
Symbiote, Inontime, Worden Co. and Centennial Coatings have announced the return of their annual “Pack the Pantry” food drive, a joint initiative to support Ottawa County families through Love INC.
The food drive runs from Nov. 2 through Nov. 16. Throughout the two-week campaign, employees across all four organizations will collect nonperishable food items at designated workplace collection sites. Once the drive concludes, local logistics provider Inontime will transport the gathered donations directly to Love INC for holiday distribution.
The partnership highlights a shared mission among the businesses to address hunger and give back to the surrounding community.
“Our companies share a commitment to supporting the communities where we live and work,” said Kerri Milarch, CEO of Symbiote Inc. “By bringing our teams together, we have an opportunity to help our neighbors during a season when many families need extra support. We’re grateful for the generosity of our employees and the partnership that makes this effort possible.”
As demand for food assistance typically surges during the winter season, organizers hope the combined effort of their workforce will provide immediate, meaningful relief to Love INC as the outreach ministry works to stock its shelves for local residents in need.
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