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Contact: Randy Sklar
August 6, 2009 (804) 730-2628
Website:www.sklartechnology.com
Making a Difference in the World of Hunger:
One Company’s Answer
(Mechanicsville, VA) --Sara called the “Hunger Hotline”
in a desperate attempt to find food for her family. Both she and her
husband had jobs, but due to the failing economy and rising costs,
they were faced with the challenge of providing for themselves and
two children. The government programs, they contacted, shunned those
who were willing to work but still unable to pay for their basic necessities.
Within minutes, Sara was directed to a Central Virginia Food Bank
facility that was close to her home and the dilemma was solved.
According to the Ad Council, one in eight children must deal with
hunger in our country. That statistic does not include the many seniors
and low income families who also find themselves in this predicament.
The media’s focus on obesity further obscures this silent epidemic.
However, one company has risen to the challenge of actually doing
something about this abysmal situation: Sklar Technology Partners.
They organized a food drive to benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank
which reaches out to the “working poor”. Their President,
Randy Sklar, made this statement, “At Sklar Technology Partners,
we are always interested in finding solutions that will benefit our
clients. Since this is also the view of the Central Virginia Food
Bank, our partnership was an easy alliance. We are very excited about
the opportunity to help our community.”
Employees at Sklar Technology Partners have been working on the food
drive since April 1st of this year. They supplied boxes to client
offices for people to donate food items and nutritional supplements.
They also accepted cash donations, for only $25.00 provides 125 meals
through CVFB’s Children’s Café Program. As an added
incentive, Sklar Technology Partners promised to match donations of
up to 1500 food cans or $3,000.00. In addition, to show their appreciation
for participating companies, Sklar Technology Partners is providing
a cookout on September 18th at their office located in Mechanicsville,
Virginia. Participants will enjoy live music, a cookout and activities
for the children such as a slide, moon bounce, obstacle course and
more. For the company who contributes the largest donation, Sklar
Technology Partners will provide a free lunch/ice cream party for
their employees.
Gratitude resounds at the CVFB’s main offices. Fay Lohr, CEO
of FeedMore, the umbrella organization of the Central Virginia Food
Bank says, “Now, more than ever, we’re grateful for the
support of corporations like Sklar Technology Partners. In the current
economy, the generous response of local corporations’ leaders
and employees show that their focus extends beyond their business
to building up the entire community.”
Those interested in joining this venture may contact Sklar Technology
Partners at (804) 730-2628.
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NOTE TO EDITORS:
Interviews with Randy Sklar are available by calling (804) 730-2628.
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