To alleviate hunger locally, C&S is supporting:
The Maryland Food Bank in Baltimore with on-going donations of food for neighbors in need. Since 2002 we estimate that this represents in excess of 1,000,000 meals.
C&S has made also cash grants to the Maryland Food Bank toward a school pantry program, to establish a branch in Bel Air, and to bring approx. 351,219 meals to people at two sites in Harford County through the Mobile Food Pantry.
C&S and our employees are proud to strengthen families in the places we call home in ways that have impact:
C&S Aberdeen employees donated 481 pounds of kid-friendly food to the Maryland Food Bank, and learned about childhood hunger, as a part of Feeding America’s national hunger action month in 2009. Each pound of food donated by employees received a matching donation to Feeding America’s innovative Back Pack program, supplying food to children who are at-risk of hunger on days when school cafeterias are closed. C&S employees in Aberdeen have held an annual food drive for kids since 2003.
Our commitment to end childhood hunger is matched by an equal passion to increase educational opportunities for all children:
In partnership with First Book, C&S has donated 30,000 books to children, schools and libraries in an around Aberdeen. One example recipient group is the Harford Family House for homeless families. With First Book we are nurturing a love of reading and learning for children without access to books.
Recent milestones and actions in and around Aberdeen that focus on community and the greater good:
In 2009, pledges from C&S employees to the United Way plus the corporate match totaled $16,000 to the United Way, mostly to the United Way of Central Maryland. C&S is honored to be one of 125 United Way National Corporate Leaders.
Local investment in nonprofit groups through the C&S mini-grant program includes:
- Aberdeen Fire Department, Aberdeen, MD
- Boy Scout Troop 200, Aberdeen, MD
- Rescue One, Havre de Grace, MD
- Sexual Assault Spouse Resource Center, Bel Air, MD
Our Aberdeen location is taking steps to improve upon environmental sustainability and to integrate sustainable practices:
- Operations - comprehensive audits of our all distribution centers in 2009 to track energy usage, diagnose problems, and inform improvements.
- Transportation - investment in technology to reduce the number of miles traveled by our trucks, lowering fuel use and carbon emissions.
- Recycling - initiatives include paper, cardboard, wood pallets, plastic wrap, and electronics.
C&S employees are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and bring positive change to their communities. The company organizes and inspires them through:
Make A Difference Day (a national, annual day of service) - In 2009, C&S employees painted and spruced up the Cecil County Help Center. In 2008, employees volunteered at the Meeting Ground Homeless Shelter for Families, where they prepared and served a meal, stocked the pantry and participated in activities with the kids..
Dollars for Doers - Through this program, nonprofit organizations benefit twice – once from each C&S employees’ contribution of time and again from a C&S contribution of $1 per hour volunteered.
Team Up & Make Strides - This program supports teams of four C&S employees who team up and participate in walk-a-thons, runs, bike-a-thons and other similar events to raise awareness and funds for local charities.
