IAM District 837 members recently made a significant impact in their community by participating in an IAM H.E.L.P.S. event at the St. Louis Area Food Bank in Bridgeton, Mo. Through a day of dedicated effort, members successfully organized and packaged 18,927 meals for distribution within their community.
The Food Bank reported that the total weight of the food organized by these committed members reached more than 11 tons, enough to sustain one person for over 17 years. A total of 24 volunteers from District 837 participated in the event. They expressed pride in their contribution to the community while also feeling humbled by the substantial need for food assistance in the area.
“Participating in this IAM H.E.L.P.S. event is a powerful reminder of the difference we can make when we come together as a community,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “We’re proud of the work we do, and each event is a humbling reminder of the ongoing need for support within our communities. We’re committed to continuing this partnership and doing even more events like this wherever we can in the future.”
Following the event, all participants applied for a volunteer hour match from their employer, securing a monetary donation of $1,840 for the food bank.
The donation came with a message: “Thank you to the St. Louis Area Food Bank for all the work your organization does to better our community. From your friends at the Machinists Union District 837.”
The event has sparked excitement within District 837, with many volunteers eager to participate in future IAM H.E.L.P.S. events and strengthen their partnership with the St. Louis Area Food Bank.
The IAM Midwest Territory began the “IAM H.E.L.P.S. in the Community” initiative in the spring of 2017 to provide essential assistance to residents in need. H.E.L.P.S. stands for Honoring, Engaging, Lifting, Providing and Servicing.
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