Each day, a lot more than 6000 children around the globe die of hunger-related diseases. Our colleagues from WIKA USA are determined in reducing that number. The company?s largest volunteer effort up to now in the U.S. was the From Hunger to Hope MobilePack event this March in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
100 employees ? from Child-like to office and production employees ? spontaneously registered to pack meals for starving children everywhere in two-hour shifts. WIKA USA was a Gold Sponsor, providing hundreds of volunteer hours and donating $50 per volunteer to support the function. Stephanie Jones, director of employee relations for WIKA USA, was one of the company?s 100 volunteers. Her first Hunger to Hope day was an experience she’d long remember: ?It had been emotionally very touching. When you fill a bag with vitamin powder, soy protein, rice, and dried vegetables, you actually see what will provide six meals for someone who has nothing to consume. Each bag represents a kid.?
WIKA has participated in this event before, but only with 50 employee volunteers. ?This time around we had a lot more than 100 people who wanted to volunteer?, Jones said. ?But as a manufacturing plant, we have on-time delivery goals. With a complete of 900 people in Lawrenceville, we decided we’re able to spare about 100. We definitely had no problem filling those spots.? As a leader in measuring instruments and technology, WIKA USA is doubtlessly committed to customer satisfaction, employee education, and continuous improvement. But just as important may be the dedication to an organization culture of social responsibility, a safe workplace, and a clean environment. To emphasize its spirit of unity and teamwork, WIKA USA has rallied round the slogan ?Better Together?.