On April 26, more than 150 volunteers from IAM Local 701 came together to support the community at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Aurora, Ill., during their annual IAM HELPS event. Participants included Local 701 Business Representatives; staff; apprenticeship training center instructors and staff; Health, Welfare and Pension Department personnel; as well as union members and their families.
Working side by side, the volunteers hand-packed meals consisting of rice, soy, dried vegetables, and a nutritionally balanced blend of vitamins and minerals. These meals were then sealed, boxed, and prepared for shipment to global partners fighting hunger.
In total, the Local 701 team packaged 41,040 meals – 190 boxes with 36 bags each – enough to feed more than 112 children one nutritious meal every day for an entire year.
“IAM HELPS is more than just a program, it’s a promise to our communities that we will show up, lend a hand, and make a difference,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “Packing meals may seem like a small act, but each bag represents hope, health, and a better future for a child in need.”
FMSC is an international organization that provides meals to children worldwide who suffer from malnutrition. FMSC meals are developed by food science and nutrition professionals to supplement nutritional deficits and reduce problems caused by malnutrition.
“The IAM Local 701 HELPS program has continued to grow over the years, and we’re proud to see increased participation from our members each year,” said IAM Local 701 Directing Business Representative Mark Grasseschi. “This event not only builds solidarity among our membership but also strengthens the bonds between our union, our families, and the communities we serve. We look forward to future events and even greater involvement from Local 701 within the community.”
The IAM Midwest Territory “IAM H.E.L.P.S. in the Community” initiative stands for Honoring, Engaging, Lifting, Providing, and Servicing.
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