ROSEMONT, IL – Reinhart Foodservice and its supplier partners raised more than $120,000 in charitable donations through raffle prizes, an online auction and a live auction during this year’s Traditions Sales and Merchandising Conference. Proceeds will benefit the Light Foundation (www.lightfoundation.org) and Feeding America® (www.feedingamerica.org). This is the third year Reinhart has hosted the charity auction, and the event has grown each year.
With the help of celebrity guests Matt Light (former New England Patriots’ player and founder of the Light Foundation) and Chip Beck (a four-time winner on the PGA Tour and three-time Ryder Cup Member), as well as Reinhart and supplier donors, the event prizes ranged from sports memorabilia to event tickets, travel vouchers and state-of-the-art electronics.
"The support of Reinhart, its employees and its supplier partners has been incredible over the last few years," said Light, who helped facilitate the live auction. "At this year’s auction, they really stepped up to help the Light Foundation. The generous donations we received will fund critical programs for at-risk kids who really need assistance. I couldn't be more grateful for their generosity," he added.
“Reinhart is proud of the support and donations our employees and valued supplier partners have contributed this year to Feeding America and the Light Foundation,” said Jeff King, Reinhart President and Chief Operating Officer. “Our organization is committed to giving back to the communities in which we serve, and we were blown away at the results of this year’s auction and donation efforts. We want to thank all of the donors and participants for their generosity and record-breaking contributions.”
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About Reinhart
Founded in 1972, Reinhart Foodservice, L.L.C. is one of the most progressive and efficient broadline foodservice distributors in the United States. The company provides fresh produce, proteins, ingredients, supplies and equipment to customers across the U.S. from thirty distribution centers. Reinhart serves every segment of the food industry from independent and chain restaurants to schools and healthcare facilities and is committed to the highest levels of customer service, providing its customers with menu planning assistance, nutrition services support, an extensive lending library, TRACS® Direct order entry and foodservice management software and training, weekly specials and educational seminars. Reinhart’s original mission of delivering exceptional high-quality products, personal service and value to its customers is stronger than ever today. To learn more about Reinhart please visit www.RFSDelivers.com.
About The Light Foundation
The Light Foundation (www.mattlightfoundation org) was established in 2001 by 3-time Super
Bowl Champion and 3-time Pro-Bowler Matt Light. Matt was drafted in 2000 out of Purdue University and become the anchor for the Patriots Offensive Line until his retirement in 2012. The Light Foundation strives to instill and augment the values of responsibility, accountability and hard work by providing youth with unique outdoor learning experiences that assist them in reaching their highest potential. Its goal is to lead young people down a path to becoming responsible members of their communities who are capable of passing on the torch of leadership and achievement to their friends and families. Matt Light received the third New England Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award in 2005, and in 2008, was presented the President's Volunteer Service Award for his outstanding work in the community by the Bush administration. Since its inception in 2001, the Light Foundation has raised nearly $4 million for various programs and initiatives.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is a nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. Together, we provide food to more than 37 million people through 61,000 food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in communities across America. Feeding America also supports programs that improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Together we can solve hunger. Visit http://www.feedingamerica.org/. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FeedingAmerica or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FeedingAmerica.
Source: Reinhart Foodservice, L.L.C.
