| Who will Plexus be helping? |
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee |
| What food items are needed? |
Nonperishable Food Drive during the 2023 Plexus ONE Convention:
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When will the event be held? |
Thursday, June 15th, 2023, - Sunday, June 18th, 2023, |
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Where will the donation boxes be at? |
Donation boxes will be distributed throughout the convention center. |
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Why is Plexus having a food drive and fundraiser? |
Through the Nourish One initiative, Plexus is committed to helping Feeding America and their partner food banks in the fight against hunger. This is why Plexus has decided to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee during our 2023 One Convention. It’s important we support the local Nashville community and make a positive impact through food and monetary contributions. Any amount makes a difference and we’re thankful to the ONE Plexus community for rallying together to support a cause near and dear to our hearts. Together, we can help make good nutrition available to everyone. |
Fundraiser and Goals
| Donation Options |
1. Point-of-Sale Donation Campaign
2. Second Harvest Middle Tennessee
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| Goals |
Collect 1,000 pounds of nonperishable food and $5,000 in monetary donations. Plexus will be matching up to $10,000 for what is collected and donated during the food drive and fundraisers at convention. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Topic: | Question: | Answer: |
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How much food or money should I donate to make an impact? |
Any amount of food or money you’re able to donate makes an impact and is appreciated by the food bank. |
| Fundraiser | Will I be able to donate if I’m unable to attend convention? |
Yes, the donation link will go live on on June 15th, 2023, and close on June 18th, 2023. Donation Link: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee |
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Where can I find the donation site to contribute while at convention? |
There will be a QR code with the donation site linked throughout the convention center. Donation boxes, donation signage, and at the Plexus Philanthropy booth at the convention store. |
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Is Plexus matching only monetary donations? |
Plexus will be donating the monetary equivalent of what’s donated in food along with monetary donations made on the official donation site. (Maximum Plexus donation of $10K) |
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How will I know how much was raised/collected during convention? |
Plexus will be sending out communications with the total raised at convention for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. |
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What nonperishable foods are approved by TSA to travel with? |
Please check out the “What Can I Bring?” TSA page for their food restrictions when traveling. Ask TSA: What can I bring/food |
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Why is Plexus partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee? |
We have chosen to partner with the local Feeding America affiliate in the Nashville area. We believe it’s important to make an impact locally during our time in Nashville. |
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What if I’m unable to pack or purchase nonperishable food before convention? |
There are a handful of grocery & convenient stores near the convention center. Also, we understand it may be difficult to step away during convention, so please feel free to donate through the donation link or at the convention store.
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How many meals does $1.00 provide for people facing hunger in Middle and West Tennessee? |
Every $1.00 donated provides 4 meals for people facing hunger in Middle and West Tennessee. |