Monogram foundation donates to record 126 nonprofits
BRISTOL — The charitable foundation of Monogram Foods, the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, donated $660,000 in grants to 126 nonprofit organizations through its annual grants program, the largest number of grants ever awarded, the organization announced.
This is in addition to more than $338,000 in additional charitable contributions totaling close to $1 million so far this year supporting organizations that help children in need and their families. In honor of Monogram Foods' 20th anniversary, the foundation also plans to give an additional $80,000 in grants to local food banks later in the year.
"We are incredibly proud to be able to support so many organizations in our communities that are working to help vulnerable children and their families," said Karl Schledwitz, CEO of Monogram Foods and president of the Foundation Board. "Our hope is that these grants make a lasting impact on many lives of our communities' children."
The annual grants program starts in March and concludes with recipient selection in August. A committee of employees at each site selects the organizations and awards a portion of the $60,000 grant fund that is allocated to each Monogram Foods' facility across seven states. Winning organizations will receive their funding in October. Grant recipients in the Bristol community include:
Five Star Life
Babies Basic Needs Corporation
Cultivate Food Rescue
Elkhart County Clubhouse
Hawthorne Early Learning Center
Hearts United for Bristol
The Ruthmere Foundation
The annual grants are made possible by the annual "Meat" Me in Memphis Gala, the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation's largest fundraiser of the year. This year the organization aims to raise a record-setting $1 million.
Monogram Foods is a packaged food producer and private label provider for strategic partners across the United States, manufacturing a wide range of products including meat snacks, appetizers, raw and cooked bacon, sandwiches and corn dogs. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods operates 13 facilities in seven states and recently surpassed $1.2 billion in revenue.
