At the NACS Leadership Forum in February, NACS staff and event attendees packed 10,000 meals for local Florida residents through a partnership with US Hunger. The meals provided immediate support to families in need in St. Augustine, Florida, reinforcing the convenience industry’s collective commitment to investing in our communities at a local level.

“The energy in the room was incredible—seeing leaders from across the industry working side by side with a shared purpose was truly inspiring. It’s a testament to the power of collaboration and the difference we can make when we come together,” said Kevin O’Connell, executive director of the NACS Foundation. “Whether you were on-site in Amelia Island or cheering us on from afar, your dedication to our NACS Foundation pillar of Neighborhood Nourish was on full display. I want to give a huge thank you to Jenna Collard, director of education engagement at NACS, for leading this initiative and to the US Hunger team for being an outstanding partner in the fight against food insecurity. We’re proud to support their mission through Neighborhood Nourish.”

The NACS Foundation’s Neighborhood Nourish programs helps fight hunger by collecting donations for local food banks and participating in volunteer activities to help people experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. For more information about the NACS Foundation and ways to partner with the Neighborhood Nourish program, visit conveniencecares.org or email Kevin O’Connell at koconnell@convenience.org.