SALINAS, CA - Well, it looks like Mann Packing is making more than just the holiday season shine brightly with philanthropy-driven vigor. The company received the Philanthropic Corporation of the Year award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Monterey Bay Chapter. Mann’s award comes after its proven, continued, and generous support of nonprofit organizations throughout Monterey Bay. The award given for the company’s exemplary contributions to organizations within the communities was received by Lorri Koster, Mann’s Chairman and CEO, at a National Philanthropy Day® awards presentation in Pebble Beach.
“Commitment to community is a core value for Mann Packing,” said Koster, in a recent press release. “Along with the innovative and healthy products Mann’s offers, we are proud to give back through corporate philanthropy and company-wide volunteerism,” she added. “We collaborate with dozens of local nonprofit organizations to address vital issues and enhance the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.”
With 190 chapters throughout the world, the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ widely seen efforts are represented in its 28,000 dedicated members. AFP is focused on advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. While the organization has been around for 40 years, the Monterey Bay Chapter came into being in 1993. The well-established organization celebrated Mann’s commitment to supporting over 50 nonprofit agencies in Monterey County with its given award.
“Beyond innovation and products, Mann Packing believes in its community, and throughout its three generations of leadership, has developed a culture of philanthropy that reaches broadly in our county,” said Rob Lee, partner at Hayashi Wayland and 2016’s Philanthropic Corporation of the Year recipient. “The company encourages its employees to be part of the process by identifying projects and volunteer opportunities, board service, and by matching employees’ financial contributions for greater impact. This honor is well deserved.”
As stated in the press release, other award recipients include the following:
- Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year – Marsha McMahan Zelus
- Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – Mann Packing
- Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation – Berkshire Foundation
- Outstanding Philanthropic Service Organization – Everett Alvarez High School Interact Club
- Outstanding Philanthropic Young Adult – Devin Ryan
- Outstanding Philanthropic Youth – Matt Gibbs
Congratulations to Mann Packing and all of the other winners at this year's awards ceremony! Thank you for your continued support of the communities in which you serve!
