In November 2024, Midwest Food Bank New England welcomed volunteers from Flex, a global technology, supply chain, and advanced manufacturing company. Flex’s vision is to be the most trusted partner worldwide, and its 170,000 employees across 30 countries work toward that goal with responsibility and sustainability in mind. The company’s success has earned it a place on TIME magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2025 list for the third consecutive year.
Moved by their volunteer experience, Flex employees invited Midwest Food Bank to apply for a grant through the Flex Foundation. That grant awarded $40,000 to fund a community packing project of 140,000Â Tender Mercies meals.
This support not only provided resources but also gave Flex employees the opportunity to see the project come full circle by returning to help pack meals. To date, 84,836 servings have already been completed, with more groups scheduled to finish the project.
This effort demonstrates the power of partnership, bringing together businesses, volunteers, and Midwest Food Bank’s Tender Mercies program to provide nutritious meals for communities. It has also proven to be a meaningful opportunity for groups of all ages to give back through hands-on service.
