Friesens Corp. supports local food bank

Friesens Corporation’s Pamela Hiebert (left) recently presented Ang Stoesz from the Rhineland & Area Food Bank with a donation of $9,808. The funds come from the Altona company’s employee-directed giving program, in which staff vote on which local organizations and community projects they’d like Friesens’ support to go to each year. “Strong communities grow when people support one another in meaningful ways,” said Hiebert. “Our employee-directed giving program allows our employee owners to be directly involved in supporting organizations that make a real difference close to home.” The volunteer-run food bank was a natural choice for support, as it helps feed dozens of households in the area every week.