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Northeast Chapter of FCSI Donates $15K

(l-r) Ed Arons, Northeast chapter chair (not pictured), Chandra Comfort, Northeast chapter secretary, Tom McArdle, Northeast chapter treasurer and Kevin Conner, Community Servings Executive Chef/Credit: Joshua Labrecque

Rockland, MA – The Northeast chapter of Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) celebrated their 13th annual Holiday Social, donating $15,000 to the Massachusetts non-profit, Community Servings.

Held at Davio’s in downtown Boston, the sold-out event was attended by more than 100 industry colleagues and guests from the Northeast area and beyond. Community Servings’ Executive Chef, Kevin Conner was on hand to accept this year’s donation. “We are so grateful for our partnership with Colburn & Guyette and the Northeast chapter of FCSI for not just their financial support but also for giving us the platform to spread the message of Community Servings”.

Community Servings is a not-for-profit food and nutrition program that provides services throughout Massachusetts to individuals and families who are living with critical and chronic illnesses. Each day preparing and delivering lunch, dinner and a snack to 1,600 individuals and their families across 300 square miles throughout Massachusetts. In order to meet their clients’ needs they cater to dietary restrictions, providing for 17 special diets. Not only do their clients receive nutritious and appealing meals but also the message that someone cares about them.

The 2016 donation made possible through the loyal and generous support of our Platinum level sponsor: C.R. Peterson. Our Gold level Sponsors: Continental Refrigeration, Dave Swain Associates, E3, GMV Sales, Hatch-Jennings, ITW Food Equipment Group, T&S Brass, True Food Service Equipment, and The Viola Group. Our Silver level Sponsors: Jackson, Meiko, Unified Brands and Wyllie Marketing, as well as a dozen bronze level sponsors.

This annual event is one of two large charity fundraisers organized by the Northeast chapter of the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI). For more information, please contact Northeast chapter Secretary, Chandra Comfort at (781) 826-5522.

 

 

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Credit: Joshua Labrecque

From left: Ed Arons, Northeast chapter chair (not pictured), Chandra Comfort, Northeast chapter secretary, Tom McArdle, Northeast chapter treasurer and Kevin Conner, Community Servings Executive Chef