IMMOKALEE, FL - Lipman Family Farms is out there making a difference in the world, with huge impacts made by its company-wide day of service, aptly named Day of Good. Participating in the fourth-annual initiative, Lipman’s North America locations united as ONE LIPMAN to devote their time and effort to serving their communities.
“Lipman dedicates this day annually to give back to the communities that have supported us over the last 75 years,” reflected Elyse Lipman, Chief Executive Officer. “Our role as farmers and providers of fresh foods is very humbling, and we acknowledge it as being a living part of every community we operate in, feeding families across the continent every day of the year.”
Lipman’s Day of Good initiatives shortly followed another key milestone, as the company more than tripled its goal of donating 75,000 meals in honor of its 75th company anniversary last month.
As a press release explained, the events continued last week as more than 20 community projects were planned throughout Lipman locations in North America with a focus on three philanthropic pillars: education, children, and hunger relief.
Some of the impactful Day of Good activities included:
- In California, the team in Manteca, CA, handed out tamales and coffee at the local shelters, while the team in Livermore, CA, built duffel bags and donated blankets to foster kids through VBR Foster Family Agency
- The Lipman team in Phoenix, AZ, hosted a turkey drive, donating 250 turkeys, while the team in Nogales, AZ, also donated 150 turkeys and 150 Lipman bags stocked with rice, beans, and stuffing through Crossroads Nogales Missions. An additional 50 turkeys were donated to the elderly of The Casitas of Santa Cruz
- In Dallas, TX, the team supplied the Sharing Life organization with all the items necessary for a Thanksgiving meal
“We’re grateful for the success of our turkey drive during Lipman’s fourth Day of Giving,” said Susie Cerezo, Phoenix Community Champion, Lipman Family Farms. “The teams in Phoenix and Nogales were able to donate more than 450 turkeys for the people of our Arizona communities to be able to have a Thanksgiving meal of sustenance.”
To read about the many other activities enacted by Lipman Family Farms for its annual Day of Good, click here.
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