ATG gives back supporting Haulin’ 4 Hunger
In the spirit of Haulin’ 4 Hunger, ATG is partnering with the Worcester Railers Hockey Club to support their Food for Frontliners program. Each Monday for six weeks, ATG – a long-time supporter of TAM – will donate food and gift cards purchased from local restaurants to help those struggling to feed themselves and to provide meals for those working to help others.
The Railers will use their ATG-sponsored van to deliver all food donations to organizations throughout central Massachusetts, with ATG’s donations going directly to food pantries, healthcare workers and cleaning staff at hospitals and to local fire and police departments.
Here is the full press release from the Railers.
WORCESTER, MA – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders officially announced today that the club has unveiled a new program called the Railers HC Food for Frontliners.
Through the Railers HC Food for Frontliners, the hockey club will purchase over $10,000 worth of food to be donated to local organizations throughout central Massachusetts. In addition, Advantage Truck Group – ATG of Shrewsbury has pledged to donate food and gift cards from local restaurants to the program every Monday through the end of May which includes a donation to the Saint John’s Food for the Poor program of Worcester.
The Worcester Railers HC will purchase food from their partners for local community organizations in need and meals for the staff working on the frontlines of this pandemic. The Railers will make their deliveries with the Railers HC Equipment Van presented by ATG.
“The Railers wanted to find a way to help those in need and thank those community members on the front lines,”said Railers president and COO Mike Myers. “I want to thank ATG for their partnership of this program as we look forward to supporting our community during this time of need.”
“ATG has a strong tradition of giving back and is committed to fighting food insecurity in our local communities, so it was important to partner with the Railers to help support our food pantries and feed those dedicated to serving others during this crisis,” said ATG president and CEO Kevin Holmes. “We are truly inspired by those working on the front lines in our community and proud to join this effort to show our appreciation for all they are doing.”
If you know a community organization that may need food or any frontliners that could use a THANK YOU meal, please contact Worcester Railers HC Community Manager Paul Harris at [email protected].
The Worcester Railers home opener is Saturday, October 24 vs. the Brampton Beast! Stay safe…..and for the most up to date information on all things Railers – please visit www.RailersHC.com or follow our social media channels.
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