Home Add to Favorite Contact Submit  
           04 December, 2024


    
Category:  Press » Food & Drinks

 

Mars North America Deploys 12,000 Associates to Volunteer In Communities Across North America, June 2-6

Popularity:
         Views: 1988
2008-06-02 05:00:30     
Mars North America

During the week of June 2-6, Mars North America will encourage its 12,000 associates at 52 factory, office and retail sites across North America to take time during the work day to go out into their local communities and volunteer to make a positive difference.

This business-wide initiative will take place coast-to-coast in cities large and small, ranging from the metro centers of New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles to Waco, Texas, North Sioux City, South Dakota and Nashville, Tennessee. Volunteer efforts will focus primarily on youth enrichment, hunger relief, animal welfare and the environment -- four areas that reflect the company's leadership in confectionery, food and petcare products and its growing health and nutrition business.

The Mars Volunteer Program (MVP) was inspired by the company's commitment to living its five principles: quality, responsibility, mutuality, efficiency and freedom. This is the second year Mars North America has embarked on a company-wide volunteer push, extending the initiative from one day to a full work week to accommodate the enthusiastic response of its workforce.

"Associate engagement in MVP Week has sparked year-long volunteer activities by groups of associates and individual sites that 'adopt' a charity or cause and contribute to it year 'round," said Alice Nathanson, Director, Corporate Communications for Mars North America. "Mars North America is unique -- our principles aren't something that are written down and forgotten, they are a part of the fabric of how we live and work every day."

Throughout the week, Mars associates will refurbish animal shelters in Franklin, Tennessee and repair and ready summer campgrounds in Hackettstown, NJ. In Henderson, Nevada, associates will be packing food bags for homeless and at-risk elementary school children and in Chicago, associates will conduct a beach clean-up along the shores of Lake Michigan. Especially evident this year is the focus on stocking food pantries with foods and other donations. "It is fair to say that nearly all of our 52 sites are supplementing their hands-on volunteer activities with week-long food and clothing drives to meet the growing needs of local food pantries," noted Nathanson.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars, Incorporated, is a privately-held company that produces some of the world's leading confectionery, food, petcare, beverage, and health & nutrition products, and operates in more than 65 countries. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Mars, Incorporated employs more than 12,000 associates in the United States and 43,000 associates worldwide with 52 sites in the U.S. and more than 100 manufacturing facilities globally. The company's global sales exceed $21 billion annually.

Specialized in: Mars - Deploys - Associates - Volunteer
URL: http://www.masterfoods.com
Print press release      Bookmark this page
Related Press releases 
Food Allergy Roundtable Refreshes Food Allergy Families (Popularity: ): Southbury, CT - November 05, 2014 -- According to the World Allergy Organization, food allergy in preschool children in developed countries is now as high as 10%. Papoose Publishing LLC has just published a new electronic guide, 'Food Allergy Roundtable,' which is a handbook designed to help families of these children. This electronic book provides food allergy support group leaders, members and food allergy families solutions using simple inductive reasoning. ...
David Christensen Named New President of Activz Whole-Food Nutrition (Popularity: ): Salt Lake City, UT - April 08, 2014 -- Frank Davis, founder of Activz Whole-Food Nutrition, is pleased to announce David Christensen as the new president of Activz Whole-Food Nutrition. The health and wellness industry is more than just a decade long career for David Christensen; as a whole-food nutrition advocate and an athlete, he walks the walk when it comes to living well. David brings great passion and experience ...
“Foods That Cause Heartburn,” A New Article On Vkool.Com, Covers Foods That Trigger Heartburn - V-kool (Popularity: ): Seattle, Wa - January 25, 2014 - The new “Foods That Cause Heartburn” report on the website Vkool.com delivers nutrition tips that are useful for heartburn sufferers. At the beginning of the article, people will get to know some common symptoms of heartburn, such as chest pain, burning in the throat, chronic cough, and sore throat. The author indicates that people should not consume acidic foods, which are oranges, lemons, ...
This Spring, Sabzee Mediterranean Market Offers Healthy and Flavorful Food Options (Popularity: ): LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2013 -- Spring is officially in full swing, and the lengthening days and warm weather will surely be motivating many Southern Californians to begin modifying their diets in preparation for the impending swimsuit season. Fortunately for the health-conscious among us, Sabzee Mediterranean Market offers fresh, flavorful and ethnically authentic foods from various areas around the world.The food from the Mediterranean region has become famous for both ...
Evans Leisure Foods LTD Launches New Website For Popcorn Lovers (Popularity: ): Evans Leisure Foods LTD has recently announced launch of their new website to facilitate those who are looking to start popcorns business. “New website will serve as a great resource for popcorn lovers” said Evans Leisure Foods LTD.Popcorns have always been one of the most liked fun foods all around the world. Whether it is a movie night or parties at home, popcorns are must have. Evans Leisure Foods LTD ...


Related Business 
Rural Metro (Popularity: ): Provides ambulance and emergency services to 450 communities across North America and Latin America. Based in Scottsdale.
North American Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Communities Organization (Popularity: ): A service organization with a vision to serve the needs of the communities in North America.
Volunteer South America (Popularity: ): Start your Volunteer South America project today! Volunteer in Latin America in a wide variety of areas where your help is needed. Volunteer in South America free this summer 2011 or at anytime, in the field of health, with children, or many other fields.
GPS North America (Popularity: ): GPS North America delivers integrated fleet management solutions that empower sales, service, and delivery companies to radically improve customer service, efficiency, safety and operating costs. GPS North America offers a full continuum of fleet management capabilities—including GPS tracking with integrated dispatch—along with a range of products for locating virtually any company asset. Founded in 1999, GPS North America is headquartered outside Philadelphia and has a proven track record serving customers ...
Monk Parakeets in North America (Popularity: ): Ongoing study of feral quakers in North America, with resources, and related topics.
Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (Popularity: ): Professional organization that promotes the art of carillon in North America. Recital calendars and music publication lists.
PAVE - Promoting America's Volunteer Efforts (Popularity: ): A network for volunteers across America to learn more about how they can help out in their communities. Helps connect prospective volunteers with volunteer projects in their area.
Partners in Flight (Popularity: ): An association supported by federal, state, and regional governments dedicated to the preservation of bird species that summer in North America and winter in South America. Volunteer info and species data.
North American Association for Celtic Language Teachers (Popularity: ): Also welcomes members from outside North America, researchers in applied linguistics, and graduate students in related fields. Information regarding Celtic language classes in North America, contacts, and links. The site also presents the Journal of Celtic Language Learning.
North Shore Mars Society (Popularity: ): Welcome to the North Shore Chicago chapter of the Mars Society, whose purpose is to further the goal of the exploration and settlement of Mars. On to Mars!