A note from Feeding America

From the inbox today, a note from Feeding America:


Feeding America Produce Program partners,

As many of you are already aware, Rick Bella has accepted a job opportunity with another non-profit organization effective in March. While Feeding America goes through the process of hiring a replacement, please know that the fresh produce program will continue with my oversight.

Feeding America has already started an industry search for someone to manage operations and grow the produce program. In the interim, please continue to work closely with Emily Maris to ensure that service levels and product availability continue to serve the needs of the food bank network and ultimately our nation’s hungry. You should continue sending weekly price and availability information to Emily.

Below is a listing of the key contacts at Feeding America that will be managing the operation of the program during this transition. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our plans for this program, do not hesitate to contact me directly. Thanks again for everything that you have done to assist Feeding America and our network of food banks.

Sincerely,
Nick Blawat

Nick Blawat, VP of Supply Chain, 312-641-5401 – nblawat@feedingamerica.org
Emily Maris, Senior Logistics Coordinator, 312-641-6550 – emaris@feedingamerica.org
Peg Sarinyamas, Transportation Manger, 312-641-6516 – psarinyamas@feedingamerica.org