Eaton
1121 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Date
For Release
Contact
July 31, 2014
Immediately
Karin Martin, (630) 513-8625
Eaton Supports Midwest Food Bank with $22,250 Donation; Employee
Volunteers Help Prepare and Collect Food
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. … Power management company Eaton continued its commitment to
the communities where its employees live and work by contributing $22,250 to the Midwest
Food Bank (MFB) Georgia Division. The donation was made by Eaton’s Cooper Lighting
Division, and it will help purchase food and supplies for families in Peachtree City and
surrounding communities, supporting 29 counties in three states.
“Eaton employees have been a big part of our volunteer growth this year and they have
dedicated their time to support our mission of making a difference in our communities by
seeking to alleviate hunger and poverty, as well as give volunteers an opportunity to support
those in need,” said Will Garner, executive director, Midwest Food Bank Georgia Division.
“We are grateful for the monetary donation and the time Eaton volunteers have given, which
includes more than 180 hours so far this year.”
In addition to the donation from the Eaton Charitable Fund, employees will volunteer their time
throughout the year to help prepare food packages for distribution and participate in an annual
food drive for the MFB pantry. The Georgia Division currently provides over 16,000 cases of
food monthly to 91 different non-profit agencies, reaching over 67,000 people in a 250-mile
radius from Peachtree City. The Eaton Charitable Fund actively supports programs that
improve the quality of life in communities where the company operates.
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“Providing assistance to our neighboring communities during difficult times is especially
important to us,” said Mark Eubank, president, Eaton’s Cooper Lighting Division. “We are
thankful for the role that the MFB serves in our community and proud to support its mission.”
As a faith based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank (MFB) to alleviate
hunger and poverty by gathering and distributing food donations to not-for-profits and disaster
relief sites at no cost to the recipients. The goal of MFB is to make a difference in its
communities and create volunteer opportunities for all. For additional information,
visit www.midwestfoodbank.org.
Eaton’s Cooper Lighting Division delivers a range of innovative and reliable indoor and
outdoor lighting solutions, as well as controls products specifically designed to maximize
performance, energy efficiency and cost savings. The Lighting business serves customers in
the commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential, utility and other markets.
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides
energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and
mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 103,000
employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information,
visit www.eaton.com.
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