Initiative raises enough to serve over 6,000 meals
Homespire Mortgage has announced that, through its recent food drive, its employees managed to raise 7,211 pounds of non-perishable food donations for local non-profit pantries and organizations.
The total is equivalent to 6,009 meals, based on estimates from Feeding America. Homespire’s CAN food drive collections were distributed to over 70 food banks across the US, including Manna Food Center, Project Hand Up, Virginia Peninsula Food Bank, Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, With Love From Jesus Beulah Baptist Church Food Pantry and Friendship Place.
The food drive, which took place in August, is part of the company’s “Inspired to Impact” social responsibility program, an initiative focused on creating meaningful change in communities the company serves.
“As children head back to school while facing the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, it is vital that we help support families that are living with food insecurity in the communities where we live and work,” said Homespire president Michael Rappaport. “Creating meaningful change and reinvesting in the communities we serve, as well as inspiring others to make an impact, are pillars of our business and what drives our vision.”
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“Homespire’s donation will help so many families in our community during these especially challenging times,” said Mardia Dennis, director of development and communications Manna Food Center. “As with everywhere in the country, COVID continues to create food difficulties for many, and Homespire’s contribution will allow us to help many of those struggling in our area to find the nourishment and support they need.”
