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IAM Union District 6 held a HELPS event at Meals from the Heartland in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in which Local 1526 members and their families helped pack over 25,000 Taco Mac meals. When prepared, each meal pack contains six servings. Meals from the Heartland provides meals globally; however, these meals will be given to children and families in Cedar Rapids and throughout northeast Iowa to reach those in need.
“Our union is rooted in service, not just to our members, but to the communities we live in,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “When we show up to help feed families in need, we’re putting our values into action.”
“Food insecurity is real for many children and their families in Iowa,” said IAM District 6 Directing Business Representative Pam Gonzales. “We believe that taking some time from our busy lives to help provide nutritious meals for those in need is the least we can do to give back to our communities. Showing the public that the IAM Union cares about people in the community is humbling, and we are proud to volunteer our time.”
H.E.L.P.S. stands for Honoring, Engaging, Lifting, Providing, and Servicing. Each District and Unaffiliated Local in the Midwest Territory will host at least one H.E.L.P.S.event per year.
