{"id":61308,"date":"2018-05-15T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T13:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-goya-foods-presents-75000-check-to-support-the-latino-concert-series-at-lehman-center-for-the-performing-arts-and-donates-2800-pounds-of-food-to-food-pantry-of-lehman-college\/"},"modified":"2018-05-15T11:08:03","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T15:08:03","slug":"goya-foods-entregara-un-cheque-con-valor-de-75000-para-apoyar-al-evento-latino-concert-series-en-el-lehman-center-for-the-performing-arts-y-donara-2800-libras-de-alimentos-a-la-alacena-universitari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/goya-foods-entregara-un-cheque-con-valor-de-75000-para-apoyar-al-evento-latino-concert-series-en-el-lehman-center-for-the-performing-arts-y-donara-2800-libras-de-alimentos-a-la-alacena-universitari\/","title":{"rendered":"Goya Foods Presents $75,000 Check to Support the Latino Concert Series at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts and Donates 2,800 Pounds of Food to Food Pantry of Lehman College"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">JERSEY CITY, New Jersey<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 15, 2018<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States,\u00a0presented a <span class=\"xn-money\">$75,000<\/span> check in support of the Latino Concert Series at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, and announce a food donation of 2,800 pounds to the college&#8217;s food pantry for students in need at the <span class=\"xn-location\">INDIA<\/span> concert with special guest <span class=\"xn-person\">Michael Stuart<\/span> on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, May 12<\/span><sup>th<\/sup>, 2018 at <span class=\"xn-chron\">8 p.m.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg6ebeleft\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg6ebeleft\" title=\"Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods presents Lehman Center for the Performing Arts with a $75,000 check for the Latino Concert Series in the Bronx.\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods presents Lehman Center for the Performing Arts with a $75,000 check for the Latino Concert Series in the Bronx.\" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/691236\/Lehman_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>The donation is part of Goya Gives, the company&#8217;s national initiative to promoting and supporting the overall well-being of our communities through social responsibility, environmental initiatives, and company values.\u00a0 &#8220;Goya has always believed in the importance of giving back to the community and honoring our Latin culture, roots, and heritage,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Rafael Toro<\/span>, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods. &#8220;We are honored to be title sponsors of Lehman&#8217;s Latino Concert Series and to bring together people through a mutual love of good music and great food!\u00a0 In addition, we will donate 2,800 pounds of food to students struggling with food insecurity at Lehman in hopes of bringing comfort with a healthy meal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Goya Foods has been a proud supporter of nearly 300 charitable endeavors, programs, scholarships, and events that promote culture and benefit overall community wellness. Goya Gives not only demonstrates the company&#8217;s corporate and social responsibility but solidifies their dedication to social causes and the values they hold true to the foundation of Goya Foods. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Goya&#8217;s support of the Lehman Center concert series and the <span class=\"xn-org\">Lehman College<\/span> Food Pantry are evidence of Goya&#8217;s commitment to nurturing the heart and soul of the <span class=\"xn-location\">Bronx<\/span> through investments that expand the cultural capital of our community and eradicate food insecurity among our students,&#8221; said Jos\u00e9 <span class=\"xn-person\">Luis Cruz<\/span>, President of <span class=\"xn-org\">Lehman College<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The Latino Concert Series has attracted iconic performers to the <span class=\"xn-location\">Bronx<\/span> for more than a decade, showcasing top artists such as Willie Col\u00f3n, <span class=\"xn-person\">Johnny Pacheco<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Gilberto Santa Rosa<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Eddie Palmieri<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Prince Royce<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Jose Alberto<\/span>, as well as the late <span class=\"xn-person\">Celia Cruz<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Tito Puente<\/span>. The Forever Freestyle and Parranda Navide\u00f1a concerts are perennial sellouts, in addition to a showcase of the greatest symphonic music and dance companies from <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled with our sponsorship with Goya Foods in support of the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. There is a natural alignment between us, given Goya Foods&#8217; unparalleled position as the largest Hispanic-owned food company in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and Lehman Center&#8217;s reputation as a leading presenter of Latino music in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Bronx<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Northern Manhattan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Westchester County<\/span>, and beyond,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Eva Bornstein<\/span>, Executive Director for Lehman Center. &#8220;Goya Food&#8217;s support will make it possible for the Latino Series to grow and continue to attract large audiences for many years to come!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>About <\/u><\/i><\/b><b><u>GOYA:<\/u><\/b>\u00a0Founded<i> in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America&#8217;s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>, Central and <span class=\"xn-location\">South America<\/span>. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table.\u00a0 For more information on Goya Foods, please visit <\/i><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.goya.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><i>www.goya.com<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>. <\/i><\/p>\n<p>CONTACT: <span class=\"xn-person\">Natalie Maniscalco<\/span>, 1-845-659-6506, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:natalie@retromedianyc.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">natalie@retromedianyc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgfb34left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgfb34left\" title=\"Goya Foods. \" border=\"0\" alt=\"Goya Foods. \" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/143145\/goya_foods_logo.jpg \"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/691236\/Lehman_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/691236\/Lehman_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/143145\/goya_foods_logo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/143145\/goya_foods_logo.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Goya Foods<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">JERSEY CITY, New Jersey<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 15, 2018<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States,\u00a0presented a <span class=\"xn-money\">$75,000<\/span> check in support of the Latino Concert Series at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, and announce a food donation of 2,800 pounds to the college&#8217;s food pantry for students in need at the <span class=\"xn-location\">INDIA<\/span> concert with special guest <span class=\"xn-person\">Michael Stuart<\/span> on&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":61309,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-comida-y-bebida"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61308"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61308\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}