Sysco, Ireland’s largest foodservice specialist, is set to deliver 2,500 ready-packed food boxes, after it launched its annual Purpose Month initiative in late November.
Purpose Month was first rolled out in 2023 and will once again see colleagues across Sysco’s four major sites – Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Lisburn – volunteer more than 200 hours to prepare and donate thousands of ready-packed food boxes to families in need.
“Now in its second year, the Purpose Month project is one that is incredibly close to the heart of everyone who works for Sysco Ireland,” said Martina O Donnell, HR director.
“It represents a collective effort by our colleagues across Ireland to deliver on the company’s purpose of connecting the world to share food and care for one another.”
A global initiative, this year will see Sysco Purpose Month in Ireland build on the success of its inaugural year, as the company partners with 35 charities nominated by Sysco employees, including the Simon Community, SVP, food banks, family resource centres, and other charities throughout the country.
Each box is packed with ready-to-use goods and food basics, and will be delivered by Sysco Ireland’s dedicated transport team to the nominated charity, which, in turn, will distribute the boxes directly to those families who need them the most.
“At a time when charities are working harder than ever, we are delighted to play our part in supporting communities, and it is especially important to us that each of the charities involved has been nominated by Sysco employees,” said O Donnell.
