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DALLAS, JAN. 22, 2008 – Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. marked its 25th annual Can Do! campaign by raising $154,866. Funds will be used by local food banks and non-profit agencies to provide meals and emergency groceries to the needy.
Employees in California, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington participated in the Vought Can Do! food drive in early December. Since this annual drive began in 1982, Vought has contributed the equivalent of more than 15 million cans to food banks in local communities.
Vought Can Do! in California benefits the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. In Florida, the beneficiary is the United Way White Doves Project. In Georgia, the Milledgeville drive benefits the St. Stephen’s Food Pantry and The Empty Stocking Fund. In South Carolina, the Low Country Food Bank receives Vought’s Can Do! donation. Nashville’s donations benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. In Texas, the contributions go to the North Texas Food Bank and the Tarrant Area Food Bank. In Washington, the Vought drive benefits the Everett Food Bank.
Between payroll deductions and the ongoing creative efforts by employees, donations in the Can Do! Pot take place all year long. During the food drive, employees participate in numerous fundraising events such as food sales, silent auctions, games, raffles, and the sale of Can Do! shirts. The holiday food drive is the culmination of those efforts, with a groundswell of support from employees, retirees and volunteers.
“After a quarter-century, it’s impressive to see how Vought’s canned food drive has grown and benefited our local communities,” said Tom Stubbins, Vought vice president of human resources. ”The annual results reflect the generous nature of our employees.”
About Vought
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. (www.voughtaircraft.com) is one of the world's largest independent suppliers of aerostructures. Headquartered in Dallas, the company designs and manufactures major airframe structures such as wings, fuselage subassemblies, empennages, nacelles and other components for prime manufacturers of aircraft. Vought has annual sales of approximately $1.6 billion and about 6,000 employees in nine U.S. locations.
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