DHL Delivers Nationwide Food Drive This Thanksgiving
2006 Thanksgiving Food Drive
Donations Delivered by DHL to Benefit America’s Second Harvest — The Nation’s
Food Bank Network
PLANTATION, FL --- October 2, 2006 --- DHL will partner with the national network of DHL Authorized Shipping Centers® and America’s Second Harvest — The Nation’s Food Bank Network – for the second annual DHL Thanksgiving Food Drive. The world’s leading logistics and express delivery company will collect and deliver donations that benefit the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States.
From October 2 through November 17, participating DHL Authorized Shipping Centers around the country will serve as collection points for donations of non-perishable food items and canned goods to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving and throughout the year. DHL will deliver the donations to local food banks across the United States by leveraging its US ground network and employee volunteers.
"Through DHL's Thanksgiving Food Drive, we’re able to support our local communities, and connect the people who are able to give with those that need assistance the most this time of year," said Fred Beljaars, executive vice president of operations, DHL. "Our logistical and transportation network supports numerous charitable shipments within local communities and around the globe, and this food drive is a great way to assist those in need."
America’s Second Harvest network is made up of more than two hundred food
banks across the nation which serve 50,000 charitable agencies, including food
pantries, food kitchens, and emergency shelters.
In 2005, America’s Second
Harvest served 25.3 million people that received food assistance through their
network, reflecting an eight percent increase since 2001, and an 18 percent
increase since 1997 . In fiscal year 2005, the Second Harvest food banks
moved a combined total of two billion pounds of food and grocery products, up
from 1.8 billion pounds in 2001.
"We are extremely pleased that DHL has again committed to collecting food
donations for our member food banks this Thanksgiving season," said Vicki
Escarra, president and CEO of America’s Second Harvest. "They are wonderful
corporate citizens and have demonstrated a genuine commitment to helping feed
the nation’s hungry."
How People Can Help
Donations of canned goods and
non-perishable food items for Thanksgiving meals may be dropped off at
participating DHL Authorized Shipping Centers across the country between October
2 and November 17. More information on how to get involved, find the
nearest collection point, or make a cash donation is available at the DHL
Thanksgiving Food Drive website www.dhl.com/thanksgiving.
About DHL’s Authorized Shipping Centers
DHL’s 4200
Authorized Shipping Centers provide convenient customer access to DHL’s domestic
and international shipping services. This network of independent pack and
ship outlets and larger retail stores provides everything you need to pack,
label, and ship packages to more than 210 countries and territories
worldwide.
About DHL
At DHL, Customer Service is back in
shipping. Our mission is to provide the most flexible, personable and
enjoyable experience in the shipping industry for our customers.
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport and logistics solutions, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. Over 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations. Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. For more information on DHL, please visit www.dhl.com.
About America's Second Harvest
America's Second Harvest
— The Nation's Food Bank Network is the nation's largest charitable
hunger-relief organization with a Network of more than 200 regional member food
banks and food - rescue programs serving all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The America's Second Harvest Network secures
and distributes more than two billion pounds of donated food and grocery
products annually. The America's Second Harvest Network supports
approximately 50,000 local charitable agencies operating more than 94,000
programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters,
after-school programs, and Kids Cafes. Last year, the America's Second Harvest
Network provided food assistance to more than 25 million low-income hungry
people in the United States, including more than nine million children and
nearly three million seniors. For more on America's Second Harvest, please
visit www.secondharvest.org.
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Press Contacts:
DHL
Robert Mintz
Public Relations Manager
(954) 888-7114
usa.pressoffice@dhl.com
America’s Second Harvest
Ross Fraser
Media Relations Manager
(312)
641-6422
rfraser@secondharvest.org
