Thanks to the generosity of members, staff, and community partners, IBEW Local 1245’s Fall/Winter Food Drive made a meaningful impact for families facing food insecurity across our region.
In addition to the 628 pounds of nonperishable food collected, helping provide 523 meals, Local 1245’s virtual food drive raised nearly $2,000, bringing even more resources to families in need.
“Food drives like yours make such an impact for neighbors in need,” said Willie Mendoza, Volunteer & Food Drive Coordinator for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. “By sharing food or purchasing extra non-perishable groceries, you’ve helped ensure that our neighbors can rely on the Food Bank during life’s ups and downs.”
IBEW 1245 Business Manager Bob Dean thanked those who made the drive possible, with special appreciation for IBEW Local 1245 Admin Asst/Building Mgr. Tonya Alston, who coordinated the effort.
“Our members are incredibly generous, and they show it again and again- on the job and in the way they take care of their communities,” Dean said. “I want to thank Tonya and every 1245-member, staff person, and community partner who donated food or gave online. Your generosity directly helped families in our community put meals on the table.”
Local 1245 thanks everyone who contributed and helped demonstrate the union’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities where members live and work.