EIS Teams Unite to Support Local Food Pantries
Battle of the Brands: Food Drive Face-Off at Elkay Interior Systems
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, December 2024 — Elkay Interior Systems (EIS) recently concluded its "Battle of the Brands: Food Drive Face-Off" competition, a US-wide initiative dedicated to giving back to local communities. Teams from Milwaukee, Oak Brook Terrace, Fond du Lac, Spokane, and partner organization Digney York Associates (DYA) collected food and monetary donations to support food pantries in their regions.
The competition shows the company’s continued commitment to philanthropy and their communities. Across all locations, employees collected an impressive 1,738 cans and raised $6,867.24. The donations will directly benefit local food pantries, helping address food insecurity in the communities where EIS operates. The EIS location in Milwaukee chose to support the Kinship Community Food Center.
The food drive competition also highlighted the power of collaboration and the generosity of EIS employees. Each location contributed to the initiative’s success, and in recognition of their efforts, the Elkay Family Foundation donated $250 to each participating team's chosen food pantry.
The competition’s winner is DYA, led by Jose Rivera and Hallie Devine. The team collected 386 cans and raised $5,865.00, all donated to the Capital Area Food Bank. As the winners, DYA will receive the coveted "Mighty Canner" trophy and a $1,000 donation to their food pantry, generously provided by the Elkay Family Foundation.
Mia Nicolaisen, President of EIS Global, sends her heartfelt thanks to those who participated. “Your generosity has made a significant impact on the lives of those in need across all our local communities,” Nicolaisen said. “Your kindness truly reflects the spirit of compassion and community, and I’m incredibly proud to work alongside such caring and giving individuals.”
The event was not without its logistical challenges, as teams coordinated efforts across multiple states to ensure all donations were collected and distributed effectively. Despite these hurdles, the collective determination of employees was demonstrated, and the results reflect the company’s strong values of giving and service.
While DYA earned the top spot, the success of this initiative was made possible by the dedication of all teams involved. Each location was crucial in creating a meaningful impact, from food drives to monetary contributions. The event serves as a reminder of the positive change that can result when people come together with a shared purpose. EIS and its teams remain committed to supporting their communities, with initiatives like the Battle of the Brands playing a vital role in those efforts.
For more information about EIS’s community-focused initiatives, visit EIS’s Corporate Social Responsibility page.
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