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Ultradent Raises Company Record 403,010 lbs. of Food For Utah Food Bank
November 24, 2014 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products, Inc. set a new record for its annual Hunger Games-themed food drive this year, raising 403,010 lbs. of food for the Utah Food Bank. That donation translates into $100,752.50 for the Utah Food Bank to help feed needy families this holiday season and throughout the year. Each year, Ultradent employees have consistently increased the amount of food/money raised during its annual food drive, and this year is no exception, as Ultradent increased its donation amount by 14.5% from last year. In 2013, Ultradent raised 352,088 lbs. of food during its food drive, in 2012, Ultradent raised 208,000 lbs. during its food drive, and, in 2011, the company raised 85,000 lbs. of food for the Utah Food Bank.
Donations for Ultradent’s 2014 food drive were raised through numerous opportunity drawings, bake/pop-up boutique sales, and several “Food Truck Friday” events, organized by company employees. Ultradent presented a check for $100,752.50 to the CEO of the Utah Food Bank on Friday, November 21, 2014.
Dr. Fischer, Ultradent’s president and CEO, attributes his enthusiasm for the food drive to lessons he learned as a young boy. He says, “My grandfather taught me as a young boy that it is only with an open hand that one has the ability to receive.” -
Ultradent to Kick off 9th Annual “Hunger Games” Food Drive
November 10, 2014 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products, Inc. will hold its 9th annual “Hunger Games”–themed food drive from November 11 to November 21, 2014. Throughout the two-week event, Ultradent employees will host numerous activities and fundraisers to collect donations for the Utah Food Bank. For the past six years, Ultradent has been one of the Utah Food Bank’s largest contributors, consistently breaking its own record each consecutive year. This year, employees hope to help the Utah Food Bank beat the “Hunger Games” with a record goal of raising 500,000 lbs. of food!
“We’ve become a fantastic partner with the Utah Food Bank to help needy Utah families get through the holiday season. Are you with us?” says Jeannie Nugent, Ultradent’s food drive co-chair. “Ultradent is here to win and beat the ‘Hunger Games’ with a goal of 500,000 lbs. of food for Utah this year! We call on our employees and those who want to help us with this fight. Every little bit helps. Come and be with us in this battle!”
Since 2009, when Ultradent raised 18,651 lbs. of food, Ultradent has consistently helped lead the state year after year in pounds of food donated by a company. Last year, Ultradent set its highest goal yet—200,000 lbs. of food—and ended up raising over of 300,000 lbs. of food for the Utah Food Bank! This year, Ultradent hopes to be the top company in the state for most pounds of food raised.
Ultradent’s “Hunger Games” Food Drive Activities Include:
- Official “Hunger Games” Food Drive Spirit Week Kickoff on November 11 at 11:30am in Ultradent’s Large Conference Room. “Tributes” (team leaders) will be announced, who will participate in several “Hunger Games”–themed competitions. Ultradent will also officially announce its goal to raise 500,000 lbs. of food for the Utah Food Bank during its 2014 food drive.
- For employees, Ultradent will hold numerous activities, shopping events, and spirit competitions to rally donations. Ultradent will also make various online portals available to family and friends who wish to contribute.
- Official “Hunger Games” Food Drive Spirit Week Kickoff on November 11 at 11:30am in Ultradent’s Large Conference Room. “Tributes” (team leaders) will be announced, who will participate in several “Hunger Games”–themed competitions. Ultradent will also officially announce its goal to raise 500,000 lbs. of food for the Utah Food Bank during its 2014 food drive.