Terminix, Columbia College partner to provide 30,000 meals to students
August 26, 2019
Students in Richland County returned to school last week and Terminix Service, Inc. is doing its part to eliminate a pest that plagues far too many local students, hunger. Terminix is partnering with the Columbia College Center for Leadership and Social Change (CLSC) and other Columbia-based businesses to provide 30,000 meals to Richland School District One. They hosted a Hunger Project event on August 24,
“It is well known that hunger has a negative impact on a child’s ability to learn,” said Lex Knox, chairman and CEO. “As a locally owned and operated business in this community for more than 70 years, we want to do our part to make sure that children in our community have the fuel and nutrition they need to focus on learning this new school year, without the worry and distraction of hunger.”
The Hunger Project event took place in the Godbold Center located on the Columbia College campus.
A Hunger Project is a volunteer-driven meal packing event directed by, Feeding Children Everywhere (FCE), a national nonprofit dedicated to fighting child hunger around the world. According to the website, FCE partners with a local host site to help prepare a venue and bring the food prep supplies needed to prepare the meals. The volunteer host site is responsible for recruiting volunteers, raising necessary funding and providing tables for volunteers to use. The result is a high-energy, hands-on meal packing event that empowers volunteers to make a difference in the fight against hunger.
About Terminix Service, Inc.
For 70 years, our customers have trusted Terminix Service, Inc., for the very best in termite and pest control protection for their homes and businesses. With annual revenue in excess of $120 million, the family owned and operated Terminix Service, Inc. is the largest franchisee of the Terminix International franchise system and the ninth largest pest control company in North America. Terminix Service, Inc. operates in South Carolina, western North Carolina and the Central Savannah River Area of Georgia. Visit www.TrustTerminix.com or call 1-800-TERMINIX.
About Columbia College
Columbia College was founded in 1854 and continues to serve as an institution for higher education with approximately 1,200 students, female and male, in both undergraduate and graduate courses. Columbia College prepares students personally and professionally for success through strong liberal arts and professional programs emphasizing service, social justice, and leadership development. For more information, visit Columbia College.
