Weed Man Launches Second Annual Grassroots Giving Food Drive to Combat Food Insecurity
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Weed Man franchisees compete for awards by collecting the most food donations during their annual drive, enhancing community reputation and local business visibility.
Weed Man's food drive runs from September 8 to November 21, with customers leaving non-perishable items for technicians to collect during scheduled lawn service visits.
Weed Man's initiative addresses local food insecurity by collecting donations for food banks, strengthening community bonds and supporting families in need across North America.
Weed Man collected 76,000 pounds of food last year and now uses lawn service trucks to gather donations directly from customers' porches.
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Weed Man has announced the launch of its second annual Grassroots Giving food drive, building on the success of last year's initiative that collected over 76,000 pounds of food, equivalent to 64,000 meals, for families across the United States and Canada. The campaign will run from September 8 to November 21, with exact dates varying by location, as franchisees partner with local food banks to collect non-perishable food items.
Jen Lemcke, CEO of Weed Man, emphasized the company's commitment to community engagement, stating, "Weed Man has always been a family business, and we've never felt more like a family than we did last year during Grassroots Giving. The response and enthusiasm we saw from our local franchisees was nothing short of incredible. Everyone wanted to give back to their community." This initiative addresses food insecurity, which Lemcke noted is a significant local-level problem in both the United States and Canada.
Customers are encouraged to participate by leaving shelf-stable donations such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and peanut butter on their front porches on the day of their scheduled lawn service for technicians to collect. For specific community needs and donation guidelines, customers can visit the Grassroots Giving website. Franchisees will weigh all collected donations, with awards and recognition for those who gather the most food.
The impact of this drive extends beyond immediate hunger relief, fostering community solidarity and demonstrating how businesses can leverage their operational networks for social good. By mobilizing its extensive franchise network, Weed Man enables localized efforts that collectively contribute to a substantial North America-wide impact, reinforcing the importance of corporate responsibility in addressing critical societal issues. For more information on Weed Man's services and franchising, visit weedmanfranchise.com.
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