EPC & Women's Leadership Committee Announce Food Bank Event
March 20, 2015 | 2 min to read
Short Hills, NJ – The Eastern Produce Council (EPC) and the Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC) will present an opportunity for the industry to become involved in hunger relief at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 6-8pm
“We as a community of food industry leaders need to understand the needs of those who cannot afford to feed their families on a consistent basis” said Paul Kneeland, president of the EPC. “This night we can do our part to help and be a part of a community of volunteers that give back to our neighborhoods”
This event will be the first of a string of three food bank events that the WLC has coordinated. The additional events will be in Egg Harbor on May 9th and Philadelphia on June 23rd at Philabundance.
The Women’s Leadership Committee was established in October of 2013 and its mission is to develop leadership for women and engage in the industry, trade, and public in the value and need of agriculture.
Theresa Lowden, chair of the WLC said “The WLC is proud to host these events at our local food banks. We feel a close connection through the food industry to feeding our communities and promoting an understanding of hunger while augmenting the distribution of food to the hungry”.
The EPC and WLC are looking for volunteers for each event. Family members, sports teams, friends and neighbors are also welcome. The Eastern Produce Council will provide a quick dinner prior to working the floor of the food bank.
Event Details:
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
FoodBank of Hillside
* 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, May 9th, 2015
Food Bank of Egg Harbor
* 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Please email Marianne Santo at Marianne.Santo@wakeferncom for more details or contact directly at 908.527.3560
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Philadbundance
* 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Please email Maria Maggio at mmaggio@best-met.com for more details or contact directly at .443.631.0172
Reserve your attendance, these are limited space events.
Source: Eastern Produce Council (EPC)