Mack Trucks donated to local Lehigh Valley organizations aiding food insecurity and a shortage of medical supplies spurred by COVID-19. All Mack® models for North America and export are assembled at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
Mack Trucks donated $10,000 to the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania to help conquer food insecurity. The company also donated masks, gloves, safety goggles, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to St. Luke’s Hospital, Success Rehabilitation, and Maxim Healthcare Services.
“Mack recognizes the importance of doing what we can to support the community we have been a part of for more than a century,” says Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of North American sales and marketing. “Food insecurity, as well as the critical need for medical supplies, were identified to be two of the most pressing areas in which we could make a positive impact, so we took action to donate.”
FOOD BANK
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania serves 200 agencies in six counties. Its mission is to distribute food to people in need through non-profits and provide resources to end hunger. The organization started in 1982. Second Harvest delivered 9.4 million pounds of food during fiscal year 2018-2019.
“Second Harvest Food Bank and our network of 200 nonprofit agencies would like to thank Mack Trucks for its donation,” says Briana McGonagle, development manager for Second Harvest Food Bank. “The funds will go toward providing food to children and families that otherwise could not afford it, and we are pleased that we can extend our services even further as a result of this gift from Mack.”
MEDICAL FACILITY DONATIONS
Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility led the efforts for donations to area medical facilities.
“In this uncertain time, it’s important that we all step up to offer assistance in any way we can,” says Rickard Lundberg, vice president and general manager at LVO. “Mack Trucks is supporting local health care facilities through in-kind donations to help protect those working directly with those who are sick, especially patients with COVID-19.”
St. Luke’s is part of the St. Luke’s University Health Network. It serves 11 counties—nine in Pennsylvania and two in New Jersey. In partnership with Temple University, St. Luke’s created the Lehigh Valley’s first and only regional medical school campus. Finally, St. Luke’s is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system with Medicare’s five- and four-star ratings for quality, efficiency, and satisfaction.
“St. Luke’s is grateful for Mack Trucks’ donation,” says Sam Kennedy, director of corporate communications for St. Luke’s. “This kind of support helps to keep our health care workers safe as they provide care to our community during this time of crisis.”
HEALTH CARE AND REHAB
Additionally, Maxim Healthcare Services is a national provider of home health care, behavioral care, health care staffing, and personal caregiving.
“Maxim is working tirelessly to secure additional personal protective equipment for our nurses and caregivers across the country,” says Todd Campbell, area vice president for Maxim. “Donations from companies like Mack Trucks are critical to helping us maintain safe work spaces that keep our employees and patients safe from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.”
Success Rehabilitation is a renowned post-acute rehabilitation program specializing in the neuro-rehabilitation of patients with brain injuries and strokes. It is based in the Greater Philadelphia area.
“In our moment of need, Mack Trucks stepped up for the Success Rehabilitation and surrounding health care community in a big way,” says Kevin Tangney, director of marketing and company affairs for Success Rehabilitation. “Mack Trucks’ invaluable donation of PPE and medical supplies helped us in our continued efforts in keeping our team members and residents healthy.”
Tangney continues, “Our sincerest thanks to Mack Trucks for their generosity and goodwill. Their support of small business owners speaks volumes to the character of the entire Mack Trucks organization.”
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