KCNSC wanted to step up in a big way this past year to help Harvesters combat the rising number of families who are impacted by food insecurity. In partnership with Honeywell Federal Solutions, Harvesters was granted an additional $100,000 to help them meet the needs of Kansas Citians across the metro.
Furthermore, KCNSC’s employees came out to support our inaugural Harvesters’ Takeover Event, a dedicated initiative to combat local food insecurity. This powerful event united over 200 passionate volunteers from the KCNSC workforce, committed to filling all the volunteer shifts in a day. For 12 straight hours, KCNSC employees flowed in and out of Harvesters, helping to further the vital mission of inspiring hope within affected families.
As Jackie Richardson, Director of Program Management Office, said, “To me, Harvesters means knowing that no one in my community must face hunger alone. It reflects the power of compassion and how communities can come together to care for one another.”
Harvesters is one of KCNSC’s most substantial volunteer partnerships and the imperative for support is greater now than ever. “KCNSC has shown through dedicated service that they care,” said Elizabeth Keever, Harvesters’ Chief Resource Officer. “Increased funding strengthens our program at every level, but the employees at KCNSC are just as impactful. Over the course of a year, we have more than 1,200 of them coming out to join us in our work. That kind of assistance in the factory is invaluable to the fight.”
