John Boos & Co. Fundraising for Feeding America

This summer John Boos & Co. is again partnering with NAFEM (North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers) to fundraise for Feeding America’s designated non-profit organization, Effingham Catholic Charities Food Pantry.

The last two years, John Boos has raised more than $30,000 for the Effingham Catholic Charities Food Pantry. The fundraising campaign features John Boos selling raffle tickets to the public, offering a chance to win various prizes. All proceeds will support the local Catholic Charities Food Pantry. Additionally, John Boos will match all revenue generated by the raffle, and NAFEM will subsequently match that total, thus quadrupling a $20 donation to be $80.

Tickets can be purchased for $20 each, with no limit per person, at the John Boos Factory Showroom & Outlet until Wed., July 31. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, and Saturday from 8am to 4pm. Address: 1703 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401 The drawing will take place on August 7 at 2pm at the John Boos Factory Showroom & Outlet. Two raffle winners will be drawn and will have the option of selecting one of the following prizes. Both winners can select the same prize.

 $500 gift certificate to John Boos Outlet Store

 $500 gift certificate to McMahon’s Meats

 $500 gift certificate to Accuracy Firearms

“As a dedicated community partner, we’re proud to have a social impact and partner with NAFEM and Feeding America to eliminate hunger right here in our community,” said Ted Gravenhorst Jr., VP of Sales & Marketing of John Boos & Co. “We couldn’t be happier that our employees and community give a lot of support to this fundraising campaign every summer.”

Feeding America is the largest national hunger relief organization in the United States, working to connect people with food and end hunger. It consists of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs. They also meet people’s needs by partnering with other organizations that address everything from homelessness to healthcare. NAFEM (North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers) is a trade association of 600+ commercial foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers; and includes more than one million locations in the U.S. and countless more around the world. John Boos & Co. is a proud NAFEM member.

ABOUT JOHN BOOS & CO. John Boos & Co. is America's oldest manufacturer of premium kitchen equipment used by some of the world's top chefs, culinary professionals and home cooks. Based in Effingham, IL, the company has been committed to quality products and sustainable practices since it was founded in 1887. John Boos & Co. makes cutting boards, butcher blocks, countertops, tables, and stainless steel food surfaces for residential and commercial kitchens worldwide. Visit John Boos & Co. at www.johnboos.com.