Strack & Van Til Food Markets has partnered with The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana to make sure families can purchase groceries this holiday season.
Jeff Strack, president and CEO, and David Wilkinson, COO of Strack & Van Til Food Markets, presented a check for $100,000 in company gift cards as The Salvation Army began its Red Kettle Season in November.
The gift cards will be provided to families served through four Salvation Army Community Centers in Gary, East Chicago, Munster and Valparaiso to obtain food for their holiday meals.
“We are proud to partner again with Salvation Army this holiday season to provide food assistance to so many families,” Strack said.
“Helping those in our community has always been a priority for Strack & Van Til. We support many organizations and events throughout the year. Salvation Army is one of those that we are proud to support. They really do make a difference in people’s lives when they need it most, and oftentimes it’s when it’s least expected.”
Kevin Feldman, director of development for the Salvation Army in Northwest Indiana, expressed gratitude for the yearlong fundraising that the company does for the organization.
“Frankly, there is no better partner than Strack & Van Til,” Feldman said. “In the summertime, it’s their Check Out Challenge that raises anywhere from $25,000-$35,000 for us in just two weeks. They are also a major sponsor for our golf outing and they provide us with a tremendous amount of food donations throughout the year. Strack & Van Til is an amazing example of philanthropy.”
Strack & Van Til is a full-service grocery and fresh food store.
