The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, which distributed enough
food for one million meals after Superstorm Sandy, wins $25,000
Ecolab makeover contest
NEPTUNE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune, N.J., has won
the first Ecolab Clean Makeover Contest and will receive $25,000 in
Ecolab equipment, products and services to enhance the cleanliness and
efficiency of their operations.
"This is a dream come true for us," said Chef Raymond Cattley with The
FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. "After Superstorm Sandy, we
distributed enough food for one million meals. To meet the increased
demands for our services, we must maintain our high standards of
cleanliness and sanitation. Winning the Ecolab Clean Makeover Contest
will allow us to draw on Ecolab's expertise to ensure we operate a clean
and safe foodservice environment."
Through the Clean Makeover Contest, Ecolab invited foodservice operators
to explain why they could use extra help from Ecolab to enhance the
cleanliness and efficiency of their operations. Entries ranged from
humbling to humorous, but all shared a common theme: a desire to
maintain a high degree of cleanliness under sometimes challenging
conditions.
The FoodBank's entry stood out to contest judges because the impact of
the organization is magnified through its Culinary Training Kitchen
Program, which provides unemployed and under-employed adults the
opportunity to train for jobs in the foodservice industry. Through the
program, students learn on-site food preparation and kitchen operations,
including food safety regulations and best practices in kitchen
sanitation. The program has successfully graduated more than 200
students since it began in March 2002.
"Our students will benefit from Ecolab's expertise and will bring
best-in-class food safety practices to other foodservice operations once
they complete our program," said Cattley.
The Clean Makeover Contest prize package, valued at $25,000, includes:
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An Ecolab rental dishmachine with new Apex2 technology
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Ecolab Pest Elimination service
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An Ecolab Cleaning Caddy for touch-free restroom cleaning
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Assorted cleaning products and tools for kitchen operations, including
detergents, sanitizers, floor and glass cleaners and hand care products
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Ice Machine Smart CareSM Performance Check service
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Water filtration equipment for an ice machine and postmix beverages
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A food safety evaluation and coaching session
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Prep-n-Print food labeling system
"Research shows how important cleanliness is to the success of
foodservice operations," explained Nicolas Granucci, Ecolab vice
president of Foodservice Marketing. "Operators with disciplined
cleanliness programs can achieve a high level of cleanliness and safety
more consistently. The Ecolab Clean Makeover Contest is our way of
helping The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties build on their
existing cleaning programs for even greater impact."
Additional information on the contest, including video of the Ecolab
team informing The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties that the
organization had won the Clean Makeover Contest, can be found at: www.whycleanmatters.com/cleanmakeover/media.
About the Culinary Training Kitchen
Started in 1984, The
FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties works to build food secure
communities. The organization serves more than 260 food pantries, soup
kitchens, and other programs, and operates mobile pantries, programs for
children and outreach efforts. In just the first few days after
Superstorm Sandy, The FoodBank provided more than 33,000 meals to food
pantries, churches, senior centers, shelters and other organizations
serving those who were hardest hit by the storm. Since Superstorm Sandy,
The FoodBank has distributed enough food for one million meals,
including hot meals from the kitchen, military rations (MREs), shelf
stable food, disaster boxes and fresh and frozen items for organizations
cooking for victims and rescue workers.
About Ecolab
With 2011 pro forma sales of $11 billion and
more than 40,000 employees, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader
in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that provide and
protect clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy
environments. Ecolab delivers comprehensive programs and services to the
food, energy, healthcare, industrial and hospitality markets in more
than 160 countries. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
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Source: Ecolab Inc.
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