Millen, Georgia – The Southeast Produce Council partnered with Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) to distribute free, nutritious produce during their 3rd annual community food distribution in Macon, Georgia on June 21st. Reinforcing their SEPC Cares initiative, SEPC member volunteers joined the SoSA team, in collaboration with Atrium Health, to provide much-needed provisions for the community. More than 120,000 pounds of fresh produce were handed out to people struggling with food insecurity by a volunteer effort of 250 people strong.
“Thank you to Southeast Produce Council and Atrium Health for a wonderful day feeding hungry people at the annual food distribution in Macon, GA yesterday. Three trucks of fresh food were handed out to people struggling with food insecurity. Thank you to all the Southeast Produce Council, Inc. growers, shippers, packers, and members who donated food and time to this event.
Thank you to all the volunteers and staff from Atrium Health who provided tents, the location, and so much support to host this event. Thank you to the truck drivers and the forklift and pallet-jack operators who unloaded the trucks safely and efficiently. It takes a village to do these events and we could never do this without all the kindness and help of so many!
Over two thousand families were served!”
~ Kelly Stainner, Florida Regional Director, Society of St. Andrew
The Southeast Produce Council is extremely thankful for the generous support of their member companies who donated their time, energy, and resources to this worthy cause.
In addition to financial support as well as disaster relief donations, the SEPC is also honored to work with the Society of St. Andrew to donate all leftover food from Southern Exposure and Southern Innovations each year to help those who are hungry in the Southeast.
To learn more about SEPC Cares and how you can join the Southeast Produce Council in giving back to the community by educating others about the benefits of healthy eating and habits, visit seproducecouncil.com.
About Southeast Produce Council
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) sprouted in 1999 when a shared vision for cultivating a nonprofit Southeastern-based produce organization was planted. From the first formal meeting of the SEPC where 100 agriculture, retail, and foodservice professionals gathered, we’ve flourished into a vibrant and innovative organization of over 4,000 industry professionals who reap the benefits of harvesting quality experiences guaranteed to increase the value of their membership. As with farmland, a well-cultivated industry can last for generations, and today, we continue to grow at a steady pace thanks to a broad range of backgrounds and expertise from people like you, creating a more bountiful tomorrow.
Learn the benefits of SEPC membership at seproducecouncil.com.
