The national nonprofit Soldiers’ Angels has teamed up with Charleston’s own EP Group and its subsidiary, Veterans Help Group, for December’s Veteran Food Distribution. Thanks to the company’s Veterans Help initiative, each of the 200 pre-registered veteran families in need will receive, on average, 75 lbs. of food, fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and non-perishables. A holiday turkey will be provided by Charleston’s Hendrick Automotive Group and Soldiers’ Angels will be distributing its Holiday Stockings for Heroes that are filled with treats and goodies.
“Our veterans business advocates for disabled veterans across the U.S. and we are proud of the opportunity to partner with such a deserving, national charity like Soldiers’ Angels,” said Joe Waring, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of EP Group. “Our roots are deeply Charlestonian and we are honored by the privilege to be able to help serve veterans here in the Lowcountry.”
“We are thrilled to be working with EP Group to further support our veteran families in need of a helping hand,” said Amy Palmer, President & CEO of Soldiers’ Angels. “Our monthly Veteran Food Distribution program distributed more than 1.5 million pounds of food in 2021 alone. Thanks to the support of companies like EP Group, we hope to ensure that those who sacrificed for our nation don’t have to worry about putting food on their families’ dinner tables – particularly during the holidays.”
WHEN: Tuesday, December 13, 10 am – Noon
WHO: Hosted by Soldiers’ Angels, EP Group and Veterans Help Group
WHERE: Elks Lodge, 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
WHY: Soldiers’ Angels provides an easy, no-cost way for Charleston-area veterans in-need to receive food assistance. Volunteers pack bags of groceries and load them into cars, pushcarts, or backpacks of registered veterans. This monthly event provides food support to 200 veterans and their families. Exclusively for the month of December, each veteran family will also receive a turkey for their holiday meal.
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About Soldiers’ Angels: Soldiers’ Angels is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families. Founded in 2003 by the family of General George Patton, hundreds of thousands of Soldiers’ Angels “Angel” volunteers assist veterans, wounded and deployed personnel and their families in a variety of unique and effective ways. (Tax ID# 20-0583415). Learn more at soldiersangels.org.
About EPG: EP Group is a trusted operating partner for already great businesses looking to become even better. The company traces its history back to 1986 and is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.
