Roundy’s annual food festival delivers positive results

by Bob Hanson

October 28, 2009

Recently, a group of students worked together with Roundy’s Foods and the Hunger Task Force to distribute food to underprivileged people at the annual Roundy’s Food Festival. This event, which takes place twice a year during the spring and fall, drew local media attention and allowed citizens to display their generosity toward the needy.

Bob Mariano, chairman of Roundy’s Foods, helped organize the event and was in attendance to give a speech about the festival.

“I feel very good (about the festival). It’s a small way to help people who are very much in need.” said Mariano.

Seven members of the Sigma Phi Sigma also volunteered at the event and were very productive in distributing the food products to the people. On that same day, Roundy’s traveled to West Bend and Milwaukee distributing food.

Ten food pantries from the Milwaukee area also participated and donated food in the event. Roundy’s gives out food to close to 500 people a month.

There were 3,000 pounds ready to be given out, according to Janet Frey. Plus, a $500 check was awarded to all pantries and organizations who participated in the festival.

Janet Frey, a member of the Holy Assumption Church, recruited people to help unload the trucks containing the food to be distributed.

Frey was called by the Roundy’s Foundation to help out in the event. Frey requested the assistance of Jerry O’Sullivan, Student Life Coordinator, West Allis Campus, who very happily agreed to help. O’Sullivan contacted the Sigma Phi Sigma to help out in the event.

“I think it’s important for student leaders to represent MATC in the greater Milwaukee community. It’s important for organizations like Sigma Phi Sigma to show the quality of students here at MATC.” O’Sullivan. said.

About the Contributor

Bob Hanson, Adviser MATC Times Newspaper

My philosophy: I believe my ultimate goal is to create a safe atmosphere of engaged learning. This is done with excellent communication skills and sound journalism practice by students. I believe that student media should always consist of student work. I have an obligation to defend and teach without censoring, editing, directing or producing the students’ rights to free expression. My background: I started out my career as a printing press operator and soon learned design and layout. I have been employed at MATC for 30 years and I have had the pleasure of working as the Times Adviser since 2006. I have had several jobs while here at MATC but none have been more satisfying than being the Times Adviser. Other things that I find important: I have the pleasure to work with some of the best students here at MATC. This continually inspires, re-energizes me and sometimes challenges me to always work at my best and strive to give the staff of the MATC Times the best possible learning experience. I have an open door policy and strive to make myself available to students. If you interested in joining our great staff please feel free to email me at [email protected] or call me at 414-297-7824.