Aramark Employees Improve the Health of Minneapolis Families
Aramark employees bring health and wellness education and awareness programs to Camden Neighborhood Center as part of Aramark Building Community Day
MINNEAPOLIS, September 21, 2016 /3BL Media/ – As part of Aramark’s ongoing commitment to health and wellness, more than 100 Aramark associates united yesterday at Minneapolis’ Camden Neighborhood Center to inspire families to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices. This year, Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day), the company’s global day of service, supported the company’s Healthy for Life® 20 by 20 commitment with the American Heart Association to improve the health of Americans by 20 percent by 2020.
“Our employees are at the heart of Aramark’s efforts to deliver experiences that enrich and nourish lives,” said Frank Kiely, President, Business Dining, Aramark. “On ABC Day, and throughout the year, Aramark volunteers in Minneapolis empower community members to discover, choose and share the healthy foods that help them reach their potential. We all realize that the communities we serve can only get stronger if we all do our part.”
Around the world, thousands of Aramark associates, including chefs, nutritionists and dietitians, volunteered at community centers and nonprofit groups as one demonstration of the year-round dedication to strengthening local communities.
“Aramark volunteers provide our community with the tools needed to lead healthier lives, both for themselves and their families,” said Chanda Smith-Baker, President and CEO, Pillsbury United Communities. “Through Aramark Building Community Day, Aramark’s longstanding partnership with the MACC Alliance, and additional efforts throughout the year, Aramark inspires families in the Minneapolis area to make lifelong healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices.”
Since 2009, Aramark has had a longstanding partnership with MACC Alliance, a collection of community centers in Minneapolis, including Pillsbury United Communities’ Camden Neighborhood Center. On ABC Day, volunteers at Camden Neighborhood Center conducted healthy cooking demos and food sampling, provided nutrition workshops, revitalized the senior center building and outdoor space, and enhanced the center’s garden.
Yesterday's effort was part of Aramark Building Community, the company’s year-round global volunteer and philanthropic program. Since 2008, Aramark has invested more than $9 million in expertise, financial and in-kind resources to empower youth and adults to lead healthier lifestyles and succeed in the workforce in partnership with community centers in 52 cities. More than 35,000 employees have dedicated their skills and expertise through hundreds of volunteer projects impacting millions of people.
About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) delivers experiences that enrich and nourish people’s lives through innovative services in food, facilities management, and uniforms. United by a passion to serve, our 270,000 employees make a meaningful difference each day for millions of people in 21 countries around the world. Aramark is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE, rated number one among Diversified Outsourcing Companies, as well as among the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. Learn more at www.aramark.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Pillsbury United Communities
Pillsbury United Communities works with underestimated populations across Minneapolis to foster the resilience and self-sufficiency of individuals, families, and community as a whole. We design solutions that address a spectrum of intersecting needs—from education, to employment, to health—while continually investing in our own capacity to innovate and improve. We’re creating a new model for nonprofit organizations with our interconnected system of programs, community centers, and social enterprises to connect with over 63,000 individuals each year. More information about Pillsbury United Communities is available at http://www.puc-mn.org.
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