Inspired by Hunger Action Month, Southern Steel Supply organized a food drive benefiting the Mid-South Area Food Bank. As the leading food distributor in Memphis, Tennessee, the Food Bank provides nutritious and wholesome food to local agencies and distribution sites across 31 counties.
Because Southern Steel wanted to also commemorate the 9/11 National Day of Service, they held their food drive from 9/2 to 9/10. Creatively decorated collection areas were displayed in the sales office, drawing eye-catching attention to the cause! Two signs greeted employees and visitors as they entered the office: one announced “9/11 National Day of Service Benefitting the Mid-South Food Bank,” while the other highlighted the themed donation days:?
Meat the Need Monday: Canned meats
Tin Most Wanted Tuesday: Top 10 items needed?
Wash Up Wednesday: Cleaning supplies and paper products
Thankful Thursday: Any items included on the needs list
Fruity Friday: Canned fruits with no sugar added
Each day showcased vibrant images on the themed sign, allowing Southern Steel to make the drive not only fun and engaging, but also tailored to meet the specific needs of the Mid-South Area Food Bank!
In total, the team collected an impressive 470 pounds of donated items, which included canned goods, dry soups, paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper, canned meats, 100% fruit juices, and bottled water. On September 11, the team packed up a truck with all the generous donations and sent them off to the Food Bank, ready to make a difference for those in need!
Dawn Raymond, a Southern Steel Sales Representative, and the event organizer, shared, “It did my heart good to be able to do something good for others, and it also was a stark reminder of how fortunate we are if we do not have to rely on places like this just to survive, much less thrive.”
The overwhelming success of this food drive illustrated how even small individual contributions can collectively make a big impact on the lives of those in need, inspiring the team to make plans to host another food drive in the near future!
Thank you, Southern Steel Supply, for your unique blend of creativity and generosity.
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