Viking Cold Solutions proudly supported the 10th Anniversary of Feeding Northeast Florida and their event celebrating the grand opening of their new distribution center on Saturday, September 28th. For the past decade, Feeding Northeast Florida has been fighting hunger across the region, where more than 270,000 residents face food insecurity every day.
Last year alone, the food bank distributed nearly 35 million pounds of food, and the need continues to grow as 1 in 5 children and 1 in 8 adults in Florida face food insecurity. These people rely on Feeding Northeast Florida for access to fresh, healthy groceries instead of having to make a choice between nourishment and other expenses like healthcare, housing, and utilities.
In partnership with Feeding Northeast Florida, Viking Cold Solutions installed a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system which will lower energy costs, improve food quality, and allow the food bank to feed more of their neighbors. With TES technology, Feeding Northeast Florida will be able to extend its reach and serve more residents by redirecting the savings from reduced utility expenses to providing more meals to those in need.
At the celebration, Viking Cold Solutions’ Founder and Chairman, Paul Robbins, was recognized for his accomplishments in the logistics and cold storage industry including his invention and patenting of Thermal Energy Storage technology.
We are grateful to Feeding Northeast Florida for their partnership and commitment to addressing hunger in the community. At Viking Cold Solutions, we are dedicated to strengthening these food bank partnerships to help feed more Americans and reduce food insecurity across North America.
