Many regard the holiday season as themost wonderful time of the year. However, the New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP)staff recently donated hundreds of pounds of food items to the Bahamas FeedingNetwork (BFN), recognizing that for many, even during this festive season, sustainedfood insecurity remains.
Instead of a corporate holiday practice such as secret Santa, NPEPs 65-member teamengaged in a food-donation competition to help others. The group formed teams, andeach week for one month, each team aimed to bring in the most food items for donation.
“Our team members poured themselves into this initiative, many investing up to fiftypercent of their salary in purchasing food items to donate,” shared Jaime Strachan,NPEP HR and Administration Manager. “Everyone was very enthused, and we areincredibly proud of their generosity and genuine concern for the community.”
From bales of rice, grits, and sugar, to cases of canned goods and snacks, the NPEPteam amassed a contribution that Archdeacon James Palacious, BFN ExecutiveDirector describes as “a tremendously big donation that means a whole lot.”
Archdeacon Palacious continued, “It means that some people are serious about helpingto feed others, and we are really grateful for NPEP.”
The holiday season is a stark reminder of the deep need in the community. Holidaycheer and indulgence juxtaposed against the rising cost of living and chronic foodinsecurity experienced by many rallied the NPEP team to action. “We know how toughthings are for many families, and anything we can do to lessen the burden for those whoneed help to prevent someone from going hungry, we are happy to do,” shared NPEPForeman Antoine Joseph.
Since assuming management of the new Providence Landfill in 2018, NPEP has beensystematically working to empower those in need through employment, investments incommunity organizations dedicated to sustainability, youth STEM education, and more.
“At NPEP, our root mission is to better the community. Not only through world-classwaste management but through community building that empowers others,” statedNPEP Chairman Felix Stubbs. “It is encouraging to see that this culture of service haspermeated our team members and we look forward to deepening our roots in thecommunity through service.”
Many regard the holiday season as the
most wonderful time of the year. However, the New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP)
staff recently donated hundreds of pounds of food items to the Bahamas Feeding
Network (BFN), recognizing that for many, even during this festive season, sustained
food insecurity remains.
Instead of a corporate holiday practice such as secret Santa, NPEPs 65-member team
engaged in a food-donation competition to help others. The group formed teams, and
each week for one month, each team aimed to bring in the most food items for donation.
“Our team members poured themselves into this initiative, many investing up to fifty
percent of their salary in purchasing food items to donate,” shared Jaime Strachan,
NPEP HR and Administration Manager. “Everyone was very enthused, and we are
incredibly proud of their generosity and genuine concern for the community.”
From bales of rice, grits, and sugar, to cases of canned goods and snacks, the NPEP
team amassed a contribution that Archdeacon James Palacious, BFN Executive
Director describes as “a tremendously big donation that means a whole lot.”
Archdeacon Palacious continued, “It means that some people are serious about helping
to feed others, and we are really grateful for NPEP.”
The holiday season is a stark reminder of the deep need in the community. Holiday
cheer and indulgence juxtaposed against the rising cost of living and chronic food
insecurity experienced by many rallied the NPEP team to action. “We know how tough
things are for many families, and anything we can do to lessen the burden for those who
need help to prevent someone from going hungry, we are happy to do,” shared NPEP
Foreman Antoine Joseph.
Since assuming management of the new Providence Landfill in 2018, NPEP has been
systematically working to empower those in need through employment, investments in
community organizations dedicated to sustainability, youth STEM education, and more.
“At NPEP, our root mission is to better the community. Not only through world-class
waste management but through community building that empowers others,” stated
NPEP Chairman Felix Stubbs. “It is encouraging to see that this culture of service has
permeated our team members and we look forward to deepening our roots in the
community through service.”
