As a member of our new Multi-Family Program, The Manor Group encourages residents at each of their 10 properties in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New Jersey to donate their food when they move. By providing thousands of renters with an opportunity to share what they can spare, The Manor Group is creating a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. The most powerful impact of the Multi-Family Program, however, may be in its potential to rally entire communities together to support an important cause. It was with that possibility in mind that The Manor Group decided to hold a food drive during Hunger Action Month.
From September 1-30, residents at all 10 locations were asked to donate non-perishable items, such as peanut butter, tuna fish, canned goods, rice, pasta, and cereal. A grand total of 1,000 lbs. of food was collected, which is enough to provide more than 830 meals! All of the donations were delivered to each property's local food bank or pantry. Our partners from Davcon Relocation Services picked up the donations from Manor House Apartments in Lancaster, PA, but employees from the other 9 properties volunteered to make the deliveries themselves.
Forty million Americans are facing hunger, and yet somehow we are wasting 40% of the food we produce each year. Thank you to The Manor Group for joining our network and to the staff and residents at each of the participating properties for embracing the program. We look forward to accomplishing even more together in 2018!
