Constellation Brands Employees Around the World Fight Hunger Through Nourishing Neighbors Initiative
November 14 2016 - 8:03AM
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Employees in 40+ global
locations give time, food and money during third annual "Nourishing
Neighbors" week-long initiative
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More than 1,040 employees took
paid time off to volunteer during the week
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$100,000 in employee and
company monetary donations
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More than 84,000 pounds of food
collected at company locations
VICTOR, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2016 - Constellation
Brands employees led the company's third annual Nourishing
Neighbors initiative, which fights hunger in the communities they
call home. The coordinated effort ran from October 24 - 28, and
offered employees three ways to participate - by donating time,
food or money.
"I'm proud of our employees for taking a hands-on
approach to fighting hunger," said Rob Sands, president and chief
executive officer, Constellation Brands. "While this is a global
initiative that unites our company behind a common cause, employees
are able to make a difference on a local level and can see the
positive impact they have on their neighbors and community."
During the week, more than 1,040 employees in the
U.S., Canada, Mexico and New Zealand took paid time off to
volunteer at local food banks. This was an increase in volunteer
participation by 42% from 2015. In addition, company and employee
monetary donations totaled $100,000, also an increase of 42% from
2015, and more than 84,000 pounds of food was collected at company
locations and distributed to local food banks.
"I always appreciate the compassion and enthusiasm
shown by my colleagues," said Maria Olivarez, administrative
assistant, San Antonio. "It makes me happy to hear of their
positive experiences volunteering, especially my colleagues who
participated for the first time this year and said they'd be doing
it again."
To ensure the Nourishing Neighbors initiative best
meets the specific needs of each community, Constellation partnered
with organizations like Blessings in a Backpack, a non-profit
organization that provides food on weekends for children who might
otherwise go hungry, and Foodlink, a regional food hub that serves
10 counties in western New York.
"Constellation's enthusiastic group of volunteers
put in a lot of hours and made a significant impact on the people
we serve," said Julia Tedesco, executive director, Foodlink. "We're
grateful for this ongoing partnership with Nourishing Neighbors and
thankful that Constellation Brands has chosen Foodlink as an ideal
way to give back to our community."
In addition to Nourishing Neighbors, Constellation
employees give back in a number of other ways during the year
through global, company-wide programs like the Employee Match
Program, which has donated a total of more than $2 million since
2011, as well as through numerous regional and local charitable and
volunteer efforts.
About Constellation
Brands
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B) is a leading
international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with
operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy.
Constellation is a Fortune 500® company
and one of the top performing stocks in the S&P 500 Consumer
Staples Index. Constellation is the No. 3 beer company in the U.S.
with high-end, iconic imported brands such as Corona Extra, Corona
Light, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra and Pacifico. The company's
beer portfolio also includes Ballast Point, one of the most awarded
craft brewers in the U.S. In addition, Constellation is the world's
leader in premium wine, selling great brands that people love,
including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Meiomi, Mark
West, Franciscan Estate, Ruffino and Jackson-Triggs. The company's
premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka and Casa Noble
Tequila.
Based in Victor, N.Y., the company believes that
industry leadership involves a commitment to brand building, our
trade partners, the environment, our investors and to consumers
around the world who choose our products when celebrating big
moments or enjoying quiet ones. Founded in 1945, Constellation has
grown to become a significant player in the beverage alcohol
industry with more than 100 brands in its portfolio, sales in
approximately 100 countries, about 40 facilities and approximately
9,000 talented employees. We express our company
vision: to elevate life with every glass
raised. To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com.
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