Marathon Petroleum Answers a Food Pantry's Call for Help

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Marathon Petroleum 's (MPC) Dickinson renewable diesel facility responded to a call for help from the Association to Meet Emergency Needs (AMEN) food pantry in Dickinson, North Dakota. Employee volunteers gathered thousands of dollars worth of food and essential goods, restocking the pantry's shelves and assisting clients. The initiative included:

1. A $1,000 donation of nonperishable goods from Facility Manager Nick Bear
2. Over 600 pounds of food and goods from a site food drive
3. $1,300 in cash donations
4. A formal presentation of a previously approved $10,000 grant from the facility

Volunteers gained valuable experience interacting with pantry clients and learning about the pantry's impact on the community. The effort showcased MPC's commitment to local community support and employee engagement in charitable activities.

Positive

• Marathon Petroleum demonstrated strong community engagement through employee volunteerism
• The company provided significant financial support with a $10,000 grant to the local food pantry
• MPC's initiative resulted in substantial donations of food and essential goods to address local needs

Negative

• None.

• An emergency food pantry in Dickinson, North Dakota, recently got help in meeting local needs after issuing a public call for assistance via social media.

• The Association to Meet Emergency Needs pantry needed to replenish its supply shelves, prompting support from Marathon Petroleum's Dickinson renewable diesel facility.

• Employee volunteers gathered thousands of dollars in food and other essential goods and spent an afternoon re-stocking shelves and assisting pantry clients as they arrived.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2024 / The Association to Meet Emergency Needs (AMEN) food pantry has been providing assistance in the Dickinson, North Dakota, area for 38 years. So, when the pantry itself recently asked for help via social media, volunteers from Marathon Petroleum Corporation's (MPC) Dickinson renewable diesel facility quickly came forward.

"A Facebook posting showed pictures of empty shelves at the pantry, and a few operators at our site were talking about the posting and the good that the pantry does in the area," said Dickinson Renewable Diesel Facility Manager Nick Bear. "With community investment funds from our facility, one evening after work, I shopped at local stores and filled several shopping carts with nonperishable goods."

Bear brought roughly $1,000 of items to the renewables facility to add to a larger employee initiative for AMEN. A site food drive generated more than 600 pounds of food and other goods that came through direct contributions and purchases made with approximately $1,300 in cash donations. Employee volunteers delivered all the food and supplies to AMEN, helped stock shelves and assisted clients as they arrived.

"It was a humbling experience getting to know the people who are benefiting from the pantry."

"Every individual who comes into the pantry gets a list of predetermined items to choose from, and we facilitated their shopping trips," said MPC Senior Time and Scheduling Coordinator Shannon DeWall who arranged the employee volunteer effort. "It was a humbling experience getting to know the people who are benefiting from the pantry. Some were regular customers, but there were a few who just needed temporary support to get back on their feet."

For MPC Control Systems Specialist Jeff Gartner, volunteering provided an opportunity to reconnect with AMEN. For several years, Gartner contributed fresh produce from his 15,000-square-foot garden until recently taking a break from gardening.

"Corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins," Gartner said. "A couple of the years, I donated approximately 800 pounds of produce."

The volunteer effort also allowed for the formal presentation of a $10,000 grant from the facility that had been previously approved. DeWall pointed out how much she and other volunteers gained from the overall experience.

"We all thought we were going to just stock shelves. We didn't realize we would have that one-on-one time with those in need," she said. "It is extremely rewarding to learn about the impact the pantry is having on the community."

As part of their volunteer effort at the AMEN pantry, MPC employees formally presented a $10,000 grant from the Dickinson renewable diesel facility. The employees included (front row, l-r) Tammy Haugen, DeEll Jordre, Shannon DeWall and Jeff Gartner. AMEN pantry representatives included (back row, l-r) Rebecca Voytek, Patti Pachl, Scharlie Kilzer and Brooks Sethman.

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FAQ

How did Marathon Petroleum (MPC) respond to AMEN food pantry's call for help in Dickinson, North Dakota?

MPC's Dickinson renewable diesel facility organized employee volunteers to gather thousands of dollars worth of food and essential goods, restock shelves, and assist pantry clients. They also presented a $10,000 grant to the pantry.

What was the total value of Marathon Petroleum's donation to the AMEN food pantry in Dickinson?

The total value included a $10,000 grant, approximately $1,000 in nonperishable goods from the Facility Manager, over 600 pounds of food and goods from a site food drive, and $1,300 in cash donations from employees.

How did Marathon Petroleum employees contribute to the AMEN food pantry initiative?

MPC employees organized a food drive, made cash donations, volunteered to deliver and stock food, assisted pantry clients, and participated in presenting a $10,000 grant to the pantry.