For the second year in a row, our partners from Atlas Van Lines Canada agents held a massive food drive leading up to Canadian Thanksgiving, which fell on October 14 this year. Atlas Canada’s corporate office, along with Mackie Moving Systems, King’s Transfer Van Lines, Jay’s Transportation, and AMJ Campbell, all teamed up to help to provide meals for their neighbors in need.
More than 4,300 pounds of food was collected overall, which will help to provide 3,600 meals to families across Canada. But, of the 10 participating branches, one stood head and shoulders above the rest.
Jay's Transportation's corporate office in Regina, Saskatchewan collected 1,980 lbs. of non-perishable food, will provide 1,650 meals to their neighbors in need.
"At Jay’s, we believe in the importance of giving back to the communities that we live in and work in; it’s an inherent part of who we are," said Cherri Herperger, Sales & Marketing Coordinator. "Our strength is built on the support we have received from those communities, so investing back into them is paramount."
Although Jay's Transportation Group has been a member of the Move For Hunger network since 2017, this was far and away their biggest donation to date.
"Our company, as a whole, has rallied around the Move For Hunger movement, both on a daily basis, as our consultants promote the opportunity to clients and on a larger scale when we organize food drives throughout the year," Herperger said. "When the donations are totaled after a food drive, the friendly competition between branches and other agents provides a camaraderie and company pride that is undeniable!
Household food insecurity in Saskatchewan is 10.6% which is slightly below the national average, but still far too high. Jay's Transportation is committed to helping families in the communities they serve.
"Move for hunger is a win-win charity," Herperger says. "It lightens the load of our customers who are relocating and, at the same time, it reduces food waste and helps fight hunger."
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