Walters Group Employees Give to Local Food Bank

BARNEGAT, N.J. - Nov. 20, 2014 - PRLog -- Walters Group employees collected $4,450 in individual donations and 274 pounds of food items during their 10^th annual food drive to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Employees participated in the annual campaign to replenish local food banks and raise awareness about the prevalence of hunger. Contributions were collected at the Walters Group Barnegat office during a week-long food drive.

“We are very proud of the support we received from our fellow employees, local residents, subcontractors, and our suppliers,” said Candyce Fleming, purchasing manager for Walters Group, who acted as the employee coordinator for this charitable activity. “The food drive makes a real difference for so many in need in our community.”

All of the money and food donations collected were given to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, a nonprofit organization that provides meals through a network of over 300 feeding programs. For more information on the FoodBank, visit www.foodbankmoc.org.

Walters Group, a leading developer, is committed to being active in the local community where it is based, and the company views this as an integral component to the success of its business. In addition to its support of the FoodBank, the firm has been an active supporter of many local organizations in need including the American Red Cross, hurricane relief, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life/American Cancer Society, Toys for Tots, Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company, and Barnegat and Stafford Girls Softball Leagues.