Plexus pop-up supports Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s summer meals program
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Plexus pop-up supports Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s summer meals program (Provided)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) —When school cafeterias close for summer break, many children who rely on free or reduced-price meals can be left without a dependable
Plexus Worldwide, a gut health company, raised more than $117,000 for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective during its annual convention in Columbus on Friday. The money supports the food bank’s No School Means No Lunch program
The funds raised will help provide nearly 300,000 meals to families and children in central and eastern Ohio experiencing food insecurity
The convention included an interactive pop-up activation called the Plexus Giving Grocery, where volunteers packed more than 2,000 snack packs for local children. The effort encouraged customers to pack snack packs and donate as part of the overall contribution
“Giving back is at the heart of our community, and we wanted to create an opportunity to help children facing food insecurity during the summer months,” Plexus’ director of philanthropy, Elizabeth Woods said.
“Summer can be one of the most challenging times for families who rely on school meal programs, and we’re grateful to partner with Mid-Ohio Food Collective to help address this need and make a meaningful impact in the Columbus community through this activation.”
Plexus said every dollar raised during the event will go directly to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, supporting its mission to bridge the hunger gap in the community
“Each day, we provide enough food for more than 166,000 meals across our 20-county footprint in central and eastern Ohio. Partnerships like this, where organizations come to central Ohio and choose to make a meaningful impact, are truly invaluable in helping us advance our mission,” Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s director of corporate partnerships, Craig Truax said in a release
Plexus’ efforts to fight hunger are part of its Nourish One initiative in collaboration with Feeding America and Mary’s Meals, which has contributed more than 49 million meals since 2018
