An Aramark team of leaders and employees, from Dallas, Houston, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, New York City, Newark, Los Angeles, and Virginia Beach, representing a range of business groups and functions, came together to assemble 300 holiday care boxes for deployed service members. The provision boxes were crafted at Aramark’s Dallas Refreshments Market Center and included items such as snacks, personal care items, towels, cold weather accessories, laundry detergent, candy, note pads, pens, and more. The kits also contained a personalized holiday note and letter from Salute Hospitality.

Aramark Vice President of Growth Ellen W. reflected upon the We Care Campaign and its meaning.

“Our care packages carry an immeasurable amount of gratitude for our service men and women. Through the We Care Campaign, we aim to honor their unwavering dedication by providing a tangible reminder that their sacrifices do not go unnoticed. Together, we show our heroes that they are cherished, appreciated, and deeply cared for.”

During the month of December, Salute Hospitality volunteers and Aramark clients throughout the United States also created nearly 2,000 cards for the Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge.

Members from Aramark’s Salute employee resource group (ERG), Community Relations, and Star Teams once again supported the laying of wreaths in our Nation’s cemeteries during National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, December 16. Aramark volunteers from Chicago, Dallas, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, and Philadelphia joined the more than two million volunteers and supporters who gathered to remember, honor, and teach, at more than 4,000 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad.

In November, Aramark’s New England Star Team and volunteers from all lines of business, virtually assembled health and fitness bags for Veterans involved with Home Base. The kits will provide participants of the Warrior Health & Fitness Program with tools to take control of their physical well-being and manage their stress at home.

Ryan Vanderweit, MS, CSCS, Health and Fitness Program Director at Home Base, expressed his gratitude.

“A very heartfelt thank you, Aramark volunteers, for your contribution to enhancing the well-being of our Veteran members in the Warrior Health and Fitness program. The Health and Fitness Bags ensure that each member can overcome their barriers and can continue to improve their physical and mental wellness long after their journey in the program. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to caring for our nation’s heroes and their families.”