Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $7,500.00 to Maryland Food Bank on April 10th, 2020.
The Maryland Food Bank is a non-profit organization leading the movement to end hunger in Maryland. They have an extensive network of community and organizational partners across the state that distribute food to the Marylanders who need them.
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $2,500.00 to Stevens Street Baptist Church on March 6th, 2020 to help those affected by the recent tornadoes.
Stevens Street Baptist Church is a participating member of the Southern Baptist Convention, a national partnership of churches that help share resources, equip members, and send missionaries around the United States and the world.
L to R: Debbie, Stevens Street care center administrator, Christi Ledbetter, BM Cookeville, TN, and Ehtlene, Stevens street Administrator
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $2,500.00 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee on March 6th, 2020 to help those affected by the recent tornadoes.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee opened its doors in 1978 with commitment from several community leaders. The purpose of the organization is to provide a central distribution center for companies, groups, and individuals who wished to help provide food for hungry people in Middle Tennessee.
L to R: Jacob Johnson, AVP; Elizabeth Rodriguez, AM Nashville Branch; Jessica Fann, AVP; Joe Perdue, SVP
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500.00 to Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank on February 20th, 2020.
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank helps to provide nutritious food to over 31,000 people through our network of 160 community partners operating more than 260 food assistance programs. In 2017, the Food Bank collected and distributed over 4.2 million pounds of food and other grocery products; the equivalent of over 3.3 million meals provided to those in need.
L to R - Dayle from the food bank, Lenora Perry (AR), Cameron Coulson (BM) both in our Fredericksburg, VA branch, and Elizabeth from the food bank.
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500.00 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida on February 19th, 2020.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects, stores and distributes donated food to more than 550 feeding partners in six Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia. Last year, with the help of numerous donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed nearly 63 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers and Kids Cafes.
L toR - Sal Scaffidi, AVP; Tatiana Pacheco, BM; and Jazmin Santiago, AM
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina on February 18th, 2020.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHMETROLINA) strives through education, advocacy, and partnerships to eliminate hunger by the solicitation and distribution of food. SHMETROLINA has been in existence since 1981. They provide a regional distribution warehouse and branches that supply food and grocery items to charitable agencies that assist people in need.
Theresa Shaw, AVP (L) and Jasmine Rucker, (BM Charlotte Branch, R)
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500.00 to Food Bank of Northeast & Central Missouri on January 16th, 2020.
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is a regional disaster and hunger relief network that acquires and distributes millions of pounds of food annually to partner agencies across a 32-county area.
A member of Feeding America, The Food Bank is able to work with manufacturers, wholesalers, processors, growers, retailers and restaurants to secure donations and food at reduced costs. Because of these partnerships, they are able to turn every dollar into $21 worth of groceries.
The Food Bank works with 140 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other agencies to ensure food gets into the hands of those who need it most.
L to R - Rodney Mangus, Regional Manager; Food bank Rep; Carley Hedley, BM Jefferson City, MO; Aaron Sievert, District Manager.
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $5,000.00 to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina on December 11th, 2019.
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (the Food Bank) is a nonprofit organization that has provided food for their friends and neighbors facing hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina for nearly 40 years. The Food Bank is an affiliate member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger relief charity. In terms of total food distributed, the Food Bank ranks in the top 15 nationally among 200 Feeding America food banks and first in North Carolina.
Pictured left to right: Bridget Condon (WTVD ABC 11 news reporter), Chassidy Cunningham, AVP, Kristine Serfozo, VP
Pictured left to right: Chassidy Cunningham, AVP and Kristine Serfozo, VP
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500.00 to Golden Empire Gleaners on November 25th, 2019.
Golden Empire Gleaners’ mission is to help alleviate hunger and provide food for those in need in the Kern County community. They accomplish this by collecting and distributing food and agricultural products that might otherwise go to waste. Through the help of their referring agencies, they are able to distribute food to needy children, senior citizens, families in crisis, people who are ill, disabled, homeless or unemployed, and others determined by the Board of Directors to be eligible.
Pictured left to right: Fariha Harooni, Assistant Branch Manager at Mariner Finance, Glen A. Ephrom, Executive Director at Golden Empire Gleaners, Marco Magana, Branch Manager at Mariner Finance.
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $25,000.00 to the Maryland Food Bank on November 22nd, 2019.
The Maryland Food Bank is a non-profit organization leading the movement to end hunger in Maryland. They have an extensive network of community and organizational partners across the state that distribute food to the Marylanders who need them.
The Maryland Food Bank supplies the food to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and faith-based organizations that serve food-insecure Marylanders. They supplement this work with outreach programs that provide direct food assistance, educate the public on the importance of good nutrition, and fight hunger through innovative means.
Pictured left to right: Joshua Johnson, Nancy Smith - MD Food Bank, Elizabeth Rohme.
Pictured left to right: James Schneider, Megan Farley, Jason Delman, William Spencer, Nancy Smith - MD Food Bank, William Bartholomay, Joshua Johnson, Kim Economas, Elizabeth Rohme.
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $5,000.00 to Trinity Cafe/Feeding Tampa Bay on November 22nd, 2019.
Trinity Cafe has merged with Feeding Tampa Bay. Feeding Tampa Bay serves over 600,000 hungry people across West Central Florida. For every $1 donated, they can provide 10 meals to a family in need.
Pictured right to left: VP Sal Scaffidi, Tampa West BM Jhonny Vidal, Trinity Cafe Manager Mandy, Tampa East BM Maria Peralta Heredia, AVP Sean McCullough.
Meals being prepared for those in need
Last week the Houston Food Bank had a tragedy at the worst possible time. The ammonia-based refrigeration system that keeps foods cold had a leak, contaminating all of the non-profit’s refrigerated food forcing them to throw away 62 truckloads of produce, dairy and perishable items totaling 1.8 million pounds, a week before thanksgiving. Yes, this is tragic, but it also created an opportunity for help.
As part of Mariner Finance’s 2019 initiative to give back and make a difference in the communities they serve, Mariner Finance joined with Jeffie’s Choice to make a combined donation of $7,500 to the Houston Food Bank. This donation equates to 22,500 meals for their community.
Pictured left to right: Marcela Alvarez (BM Pasadena), Yolanda Webb from Houston Food Bank, Ariadna Zurita (BM Spring) and Kenny Poirrier (AVP Houston)
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500.00 to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley on November 14th, 2019.
The Food Bank has grown to become the 28th largest in the nation and 4th largest in Texas based on distribution. We are proudly affiliated with Feeding America and the Feeding Texas. The Food Bank serves Hidalgo, Willacy and Cameron counties.
Pictured left to right: Julian Mora (District Supervisor 883) Dulce Sosa (Branch Manager Mission); Martha Garcia (Branch Manager Mcallen); Phillip Farias Rgv Food Bank Rep; Salvador Villarreal (Branch Manager Alamo)
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500.00 to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee on November 8th, 2019.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is one of the largest and most comprehensive of more than 200 food banks and food distribution centers nationwide. During FY18, Second Harvest distributed more than 30 million pounds of food to more than 460 Partner Agencies, providing more than 28 million meals to hungry children, families, and seniors throughout our 46-county service area
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500 to Feeding America Eastern WI on October 9th, 2019.
Feeding America Eastern WI has a network of about 600 member organizations and provides food to nearly 400,000 people in 36 counties, including 124,000 children and 41,000 seniors. Improving access to healthy and nutritious food for those facing hunger remains the foundation of thier work.
Pictured left: Blake Schabowski (BM) in Greendale, WI
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500.00 to Feeding the Valley on October 9th, 2019.
Feeding the Valley collaborates with more than 275 partner agencies (churches, non-profit organizations, emergency food pantries, after school programs, youth programs, senior centers, homeless shelters and others) that shop in their warehouse and then distribute to families in need and considered “food insecure” within their neighborhoods and communities.
Left: Judy Davis (BM)
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500.00 to the Central Illinois Foodbank on October 3rd, 2019.
Since Central Illinois Foodbank first opened its doors, its mission remains essential: to provide food, and develop awareness of and creative solutions for food insecurity. In FY18, their volunteer hours nearly tripled to over 12,000 volunteer hours logged.
Pictured: Janice Williams (BM for 7403) and Brittany Geist (AVP District 365)
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500.00 to the Food Bank of Central New York on October 3rd, 2019.
Food Bank of Central New York serves as the main food distribution hub for hundreds of partner agencies that comprise the emergency food network in our eleven county service region across central and northern New York. The Food Bank provides more than 14 million pounds of food – the equivalent of 12.1 million meals – to hungry families, children, and elderly every year.
Pictured: Chris Schultze (BM- Syracuse branch) and Eric Foss (AVP- District 100)
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500 to Fulfill Monmouth & Ocean Food Bank on October 3rd, 2019.
Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth & Ocean Counties and to make sure that all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. Fulfill works closely with over 300 food pantries and soup kitchens.
Pictured: Ashley Watson, (C) BM of Brick, NJ branch
Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $1,500.00 to the West Ohio Food Bank on October 2nd, 2019.
West Ohio Food Bank is addressing hunger by increasing awareness and educating the public about hunger; connecting clients with federal benefits; collaborating with charitable partners at the local level to increase client stability; and, advocating for federal and state programs and policies that support low-income individuals.
Pictured L to R: Bryan Honaker, BM Lima, OH branch, Linda Hamilton, CEO West Ohio Food Bank, and Rod Coffey, AVP
