Backpack Packing Record Broken

Coconut Telegraph

Last week, All Faiths Food Bank welcomed teams from Capgemini, to sort and prepare donated food for distribution to families in need and pack backpacks for the BackPack Kids Program. Capgemini is one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology, outsourcing services, and local professional services and the Capgemini group helps its clients transform in order to improve their performance and competitive positioning. Through Cap Cares Day, the company invites staffers to support their local communities through volunteering. This year, the Cap Cares Day team broke a backpack packing record with more than 2800 bags filled with kid-friendly food, ready for delivery. 

All Faiths Food Bank

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