Sodexho Foundation Honors Leaders in the Daily Fight Against Hunger in America
12 Junio 2007 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Organization confers awards and scholarships at Washington, D.C.
event featuring Dr. Maya Angelou GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 12
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heroes and "she-roes" received top honors
from the Sodexho Foundation last night as eight Sodexho employees
were awarded as "heroes of everyday life" and five students were
given scholarships for leading efforts to stop hunger and its root
causes in their communities. The Sodexho Foundation presented its
annual Heroes of Everyday Life awards to eight Sodexho employees
for their hunger-related work in their local communities. For the
first time in the eight-year history of the annual dinner, the
Foundation also presented five students with STOP Hunger
Scholarship Awards in a new program designed to recognize
outstanding efforts by students enrolled in one of the more than
1,400 educational institutions served by Sodexho. Dr. Maya Angelou
was the featured speaker at the Sodexho Foundation's annual
fundraiser, held at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, D.C. In her
remarks, she said, "Tonight, we see clearly the power of
individuals to make a difference. These everyday heroes and
she-roes have found it in their hearts to care for others and their
communities - we celebrate their success." Stephen J. Brady,
president of the Sodexho Foundation, concurred. "I am so proud of
all of this year's honorees - they are truly remarkable individuals
who are making a significant difference in the lives of those of
our citizens who are in need. I am heartened that the 35 million
Americans who are hungry tonight have hope for a better tomorrow."
The Sodexho Foundation dinner last night raised more than $720,000
- the largest amount raised in a single event for the nine-year old
Foundation. Sodexho (NYSE:SDX) funds 100 percent of the
Foundation's administrative costs, allowing all money that was
raised to be applied directly to hunger- related programs.
Receiving special recognition among supporters of the annual dinner
was Sodexho strategic vendor partner, PepsiCo Foodservice. The
company was honored as the 2007 Sodexho Foundation Hunger Champion
for its contribution of $35,000 to the event. A business partner
with Sodexho for many years, PepsiCo Foodservice has supported the
Sodexho Foundation and the Foundation dinner every year since 1999.
PepsiCo Foodservice also supports the Foundation's Feeding our
Future program that provides meals for students who rely on
school-based meals during summer vacation and Generous Helpings,
the Foundation's annual vendor partnership fundraiser. The 2007
Sodexho Heroes of Everyday Life, who each received an award and a
$5,000 grant to the hunger-related charity of their choice are:
Peter Burgos from Camden, N.J.; Christina Colaguori from West Long
Branch, N.J.; JoAnn Coppi from Watertown, Mass.; Dan Durand from
Cottage Grove, Minn.; Michael Gattis from Glendora, N.J.; Paul
Laauwe, Jr. from Wycoff, N.J.; Tim Lockett from Virginia Beach, Va.
and Mike Yore from Western Springs, Ill. The STOP Hunger
Scholarship Award recipients, who each received a $3,000
scholarship and a matching grant to the hunger-related charity of
their choice are: Cristina Julia Jennings from Atlanta, Ga.;
Hillary Krisman of Tulsa, Okla.; Gregory Leonard of West Warwick,
Rhode Island; Nebraska native Tatum McWhirter attending college in
Atchison, Kan.; and Jeanette Clark from Minnetonka, Minn. About Dr.
Angelou Dr. Angelou, one of the great voices of contemporary
literature, is a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author,
actress, playwright, civil- rights activist, producer and director.
She continues to travel the world making appearances, spreading her
legendary wisdom. Dr. Angelou has authored twelve best-selling
books including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and her current
best-seller A Song Flung Up to Heaven. In 1981, Dr. Angelou was
appointed to a lifetime position as the first Reynolds Professor of
American Studies at Wake Forest University. In January 1993, she
became only the second poet in U.S. History to have the honor of
writing and reciting original work at the Presidential
Inauguration. About the Sodexho Foundation The Sodexho Foundation
(http://www.helpstophunger.org/) is an independent charitable
organization that is leading the fight against hunger by supporting
initiatives that focus on eliminating the root causes of hunger in
the United States. Administrative costs are paid by Sodexho, Inc.
to ensure that 100 percent of funds raised are directed to those in
need. Established in 1999, the Sodexho Foundation has been a
leading force in the pursuit of a hunger- free nation with its
ongoing efforts to provide support to individuals and families
facing poverty, unemployment, lack of education and food
insecurity. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised and
contributed more than $9.2 million to hunger related and advocacy
organizations nationwide. About Sodexho Sodexho, Inc.
(http://www.sodexhousa.com/) is the leading provider of integrated
food and facilities management services in the U.S., Canada and
Mexico, with $6.7 billion (USD) in annual revenue and 125,000
employees. Sodexho serves more than 10 million customers daily in
corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers,
schools, college campuses, government and remote sites. Sodexho,
Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., is a subsidiary of
Sodexho Alliance (NYSE:SDX), which operates in 80 countries with
332,000 employees (http://www.sodexho.com/). DATASOURCE: Sodexho
CONTACT: Jaya Bohlmann of Sodexho, +1-301-987-4550, Web site:
http://www.sodexhousa.com/ http://www.helpstophunger.org/
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