United Way for Clinton County is proud to announce we have been awarded one of PepsiCo Foundation’s Community Impact Grants. The PepsiCo Foundation, is the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. The program is a part of the company’s efforts to support local communities by providing resources for valuable programming, such as providing Food & Hygiene Bags for Seniors through the Paul Phillippe Resource Center and meals for the Teen Club at the Boys and Girls Club.
United Way for Clinton County is one of 40 public charities and organizations across the country awarded a $25,000 Community Impact Grant. Through strategic partnerships, such as the Community Impact Grant the PepsiCo Foundation seeks to tackle the challenges of inequality by increasing access to food security, water, and economic opportunities.
“This is a great way to partner with three organizations that are continually making an impact in Clinton County. Food Finders and The Paul Phillippe Resource Center will provide food boxes and hygiene products for seniors in the months of January, February, March and April. Susie Michaels at the Boys and Girls Club will provide meals to the Teen Club that meets twice a week,” states Anita Stewart, Executive Director of United Way for Clinton County.
PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation provided vital support in response to the unprecedented COVID19 crisis. This grant will provide funding that will have an immediate, direct impact on our community.
“We look up to the community organizations across America that work tirelessly every day to ensure their neighbors thrive,” said C.D. Glin, vice president of the PepsiCo Foundation and global head of philanthropy. “PepsiCo has a long history of working with local partners to invest in communities where our consumers and associates live and work. We’re proud to support these organizations in making lasting change.”