GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The Green Bay Packers were active participants in “Giving Tuesday” as they helped stock-up a local food pantry.
Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay has been caring for the communities less fortunate for decades and they got a little help on Tuesday.
The Green Bay Packers and the Packers Women’s Association teamed up to present a $15,000 check and partnered with Campbell’s to donate 50,000 bowls of soup.
“Obviously with it being Giving Tuesday what better time to be able to come during the holidays and just show our support from the Packers and Campbell Soup,” says Green Bay Wide Receiver Randall Cobb.
Audi Perry, the wife of Nick Perry and member of the Packers Women’s Association, says they’ve partnered with Paul’s Pantry for over 30 years and are especially happy to help during the holiday season.
“Paul’s Pantry serves a crucial need for local families in the community,” she says. “We appreciate the opportunity to join them in the fight against hunger in our community.”
Both Cobb and Perry received a tour of Paul’s Pantry facility and had the chance to help package some of the food intended for recipients.
The soup that was donated and the partnership with Randall Cobb is part of Cambell’s Chunky Soup community giving program in part with the NFL.
For those at Paul’s Pantry, a non-profit organization operating in Green Bay since 1984, they were overjoyed with the outpouring of support they received.
“This donation will go a long way,” explains Director Craig Robbins.
Donations are appreciated by the organization year-round but the timing of this gift couldn’t have been better.
“Especially this Winter giving people something nutritious and warm to eat,” he says.
The Packers did their part, but so can you. Paul’s Pantry is always in search of donations and almost anything is appreciated.
“Really anything that you put on your table we could use here,” says Robbins.
Some of the specific items that are in high-demand are protein-rich foods such as tuna fish and peanut butter.
Non-perishable items and canned vegetables are other types of food that the pantry can always utilize.
Most of all they rely on the good-natured hearts of the people living in the greater Green Bay area.
“We couldn’t do what we’re doing here without the communities generosity,” he explains.
More information on donating to Paul’s Pantry can be found here.
