SolarBOS, a manufacturer of Balance of System products for the solar industry, is proud to support local charities in Livermore, CA, and Grand Rapids, MI, where the company’s manufacturing facilities are located. It has donated a total of $100,000 to three organizations poised to end hunger in their neighborhoods.
Doubling last year’s donation, SolarBOS has donated $50,000 to Kids’ Food Basket, located in Grand Rapids, MI. This non-profit organization attacks childhood hunger to help young people learn and live well.
“All children deserve good nutrition, regardless of their circumstances. Consistent, nutritious meals support cognitive development and help children focus,” says Bridget Clark Whitney, Executive Director of Kids’ Food Basket. “Because of SolarBOS’ generous $50,000 support, we can provide children daily access to nutritious Sack Suppers that contain the brain food necessary for them to thrive. SolarBOS is helping us build a stronger, smarter, more vibrant West Michigan.”
SolarBOS has also donated $25,000 to Open Heart Kitchen, located in Livermore, CA, and $25,000 to Alameda County Community Food Bank. Both organizations provide fresh, nutritious meals to anyone in need in the San Francisco Bay Area.
“Together, with the generosity and support of the community, Open Heart Kitchen provides a safety net against hunger for our neighbors during their time of need. With minimal staff and a dedicated volunteer’s, Open Heart Kitchen served over 313,800 meals in 2014 and over 340,000 meals in 2015,” says Linda McKeever, Executive Director of Open Heart Kitchen. “Our mission is humble and heartfelt – we provide nutritious prepared meals to the hungry in the Tri-Valley with dignity and respect. The SolarBOS donation helps change the lives of the needy in their community one meal at a time.”
“We are honored to have SolarBOS as a committed partner in our mission to pursue a hunger-free community,” said Michael Altfest, Associate Director of Communications & Marketing at Alameda County Community Food Bank. “Their long-standing, generous support enables us to provide food – and hope — to the 1 in 5 Alameda County residents we serve.”
“SolarBOS is proud to provide continued financial support to these three excellent organizations. Each works tirelessly improve food security for our most vulnerable citizens, such as children, the elderly, and the working poor,” says Rich Halket, CFO of SolarBOS. “It is unconscionable that anybody in a country as rich as the United States ever goes hungry. Helping to improve the communities in which we do business is an important part of the SolarBOS culture. We encourage our peers in the solar industry to do the same.”