NOVEMBER CONCEPT

RICH PRODUCTS NAMED INDUSTRY AWARD RECIPIENT

R ich Products was recently honored by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Long Island Chapter as an Industry Award recipient for outstanding work, donations, and support during the COVID-19 pandemic to feed thousands of people in need. During the pandemic, it was more important than ever before to stay in conversation with community partners around the country and step in to support those who needed it most. With over $1 million donated nationwide and thousands of meals prepared and served, Rich Products is proud to continue to take care of the communities who have always taken care of everybody else. Focused on nourishing neighbors, bettering communities, and encouraging associate empowerment, Rich Products is proud to rise to the challenge of taking care of the community through

innovative approaches and the generous donation of time and resources. Through Rich’s “Give Back to the Community Initiative,” led by Paul Rich, a team of 39 Rich’s Food Service Division associates partnered with the foodservice industry to support local communities within the Rich’s footprint. Through the donation of frozen products totaling more than $1 million in value, Rich’s distributed over 35,000 cases of product to 80 different charity organizations within 35 different cities across the country. Donations included Rich’s products, from bread and pizza dough to desserts, cookies, BBQ items, and much more. Made possible through a collaborative partnership with foodservice operators, distributors, and the ACF, the “Give Back to the Community Initiative” provided meals to thousands of households and communities in need—because by supporting each other, we can all grow together. n