Organizations Host Resource Rally for Georgia Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Niagara Bottling joined today with leading anti-hunger organization Feed the Children for a Resource Rally where they distributed food, water, daily essentials and other resources to 400 Newnan, Ga. families at One Roof Outreach, 255 Temple Ave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each pre-identified participating family received a 25-pound box of food including canned vegetables, cereal, peanut butter, mac and cheese and water; a 15-pound box of personal-care essentials such as shampoo, razors, toothpaste and feminine hygiene products; and additional products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 9.8% of Newnan residents live below the poverty line, and price hikes in transportation, food, clothing, housing and energy are stretching the budgets of lower-income families to the breaking point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSupporting our communities is an important part of who we are at Niagara,\u201d said Ann Canela, director of corporate giving and head of Niagara Cares, the company\u2019s charitable arm. \u201cToday\u2019s event marks the first of many Resource Rallies we have planned this year across the U.S. with Feed the Children. We are so grateful for that partnership, and for these opportunities to provide families in need with water and other items that are essential for everyday life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feed the Children believes it takes everyone – the nonprofit sector, corporations, community organizations, government officials and food suppliers – to come together to do good for those who need it. When efforts are combined, a greater impact is achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cChildren cannot thrive unless their basic needs are met,\u201d said Travis Arnold, president and CEO of Feed the Children. \u201cA widespread issue like childhood hunger will only be solved when enough people work together. Partners like Niagara are vital to our mission as we serve vulnerable communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feed the Children and Niagara Bottling are long-time partners and frequently combine efforts to ensure families have access to clean water. In 2023, the partners assisted families across America providing 11.7 million pounds of water to families impacted by water crises like those in East Palestine, Ohio, and Jackson, Miss., as well as those affected by Hurricane Ian, the California wildfires, and other natural disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In total, the organizations have distributed 151 million pounds<\/strong> of this life-saving resource to families and communities around the world during their 16-year partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n