Papa Murphy’s Continues the Fight Against Hunger with Urban Gleaners Donation
March 31 2016 - 4:01PM
Papa Murphy’s Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRSH) announced today it will
be presenting Urban Gleaners with a $5,000 donation for the second
consecutive year, to support the organization in its efforts to
alleviate hunger. Urban Gleaners is a volunteer organization that
picks up edible food from farmers markets, restaurants, grocery
stores, event sites and delivers it to local agencies that feed the
hungry.
“We are proud to continue to partner with Urban Gleaners for
another year and support an initiative dedicated to alleviating
hunger,” said Ken Calwell, president and chief executive officer of
Papa Murphy’s International. “At Papa Murphy’s, we believe in
giving generously to others and look for opportunities to help our
community. Urban Gleaners’ mission of alleviating hunger through
efficient food distribution will help feed many families in
Portland. We’re thrilled to join with them in this commitment.”
On Thursday March 31, Papa Murphy’s will make a $5,000 donation
to Urban Gleaners at a check presentation ceremony during half-time
of the Portland Trail Blazers game. In addition to the donation,
Papa Murphy’s employees and management team will volunteer and
participate in Urban Gleaners programs.
“There are many hungry people in the Portland community and we
are pleased to have partners like Papa Murphy’s that are committed
to helping alleviate hunger,” said Tracy Oseran, founder and
executive director of Urban Gleaners. “Hunger is not a problem of
scarce resources, but inefficient distribution. Our mission is only
made possible by our donors and volunteers, and with the support of
Papa Murphy’s, we will be able to feed many more families in the
area.”
Urban Gleaners redistributes food to Emergency Food Relief
Agencies and through its Food to Schools program as well as at
Summer Free Farmers Markets. Their 45 volunteers pick up food from
various donors on a weekly basis and redistribute it to feed the
hungry.
About Papa Murphy’s
Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:FRSH) is a
franchisor and operator of the largest Take ‘N' Bake pizza chain in
the United States, selling fresh, hand-crafted pizzas ready for
customers to bake at home. The company was founded in 1981 and
currently operates more than 1,500 franchised and corporate-owned
fresh pizza stores in 38 States, Canada and United Arab Emirates.
Papa Murphy's core purpose is to bring all families together
through food people love with a goal to create fun, convenient and
fulfilling family dinners. In addition to scratch-made pizzas, the
company offers a growing menu of grab 'n' go items, including
salads, sides and desserts.
About Urban Gleaners
Founded in 2006, Urban Gleaners' mission is to
help alleviate hunger by rescuing edible surplus food that would
otherwise be thrown away and delivering it to those in need. The
concept of picking up and redistributing food is a simple weapon in
the fight against hunger.
Media Contact:
Christine Beggan, ICR
papamurphys@icrinc.com
203-682-8200
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