Elarasys Worldwide Sponsors Students in Change for Hunger Campaign

Every year, Food for Greater Elgin holds its Change for Hunger Campaign. Schools team up with corporate partners to make a difference in the lives of people with food dependency. This year, Elarasys Worldwide partnered with Kimball Middle School in Elgin, Illinois to raise $1,422.17.

Food for Greater Elgin, an Elarasys neighbor and one of the largest food pantries in this area, is a client-choice pantry. Participants shop for the groceries they need, giving them not only choice but greater dignity in the process. The amount of money that Elarasys and Kimball's students raised equates to 1,896 days of nutritious food for individuals or 71 carts of food for families.

"Half of the individuals served by Food for Greater Elgin are children which makes these numbers that much more meaningful," says Elarasys President Tom Hansen. "We are proud to be able to give back to the community that has been our home for nearly two decades."

During the 2014 holiday season, Elarasys Worldwide did an employee drive for the Change for Hunger Campaign.  Plans are also underway for employee volunteer efforts at the food pantry.

"It's been fun to come together as a team to support our community," says Elarasys employee Will Ross. "We're not just giving to others but adding positivity to our corporate atmosphere."

Food for Greater Elgin serves 1,250 households a month, feeding 5,500 individuals of whom half are children. To read more about the overall success of their Change for Hunger Campaign, click here.

 

Photos from top to bottom - Kimball Middle School Student Council Members Ashley and Zak with History Teacher Barb Wintczak; Elarasys President Tom Hansen with Kimball Middle School representatives Ashley and Barb Wintczak and Elarasys' Rebecca Mace; Kimball Middle School Student Council kicking off the Change for Hunger Campaign; Student Council Member Alex makes the first campaign donation

 

Kimball Middle School Student Council

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