{"id":68207,"date":"2019-04-04T09:46:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T13:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-goya-foods-new-jersey-devils-and-prudential-center-donate-61265-pounds-of-food-to-the-community-foodbank-of-new-jersey\/"},"modified":"2019-04-04T09:48:21","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T13:48:21","slug":"goya-foods-los-new-jersey-devils-y-el-prudential-center-donan-61265-libras-de-alimentos-al-community-foodbank-of-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/goya-foods-los-new-jersey-devils-y-el-prudential-center-donan-61265-libras-de-alimentos-al-community-foodbank-of-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Goya Foods, New Jersey Devils And Prudential Center Donate 61,265 Pounds Of Food To The Community FoodBank Of New Jersey"},"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>JERSEY CITY,\u00a0N.J., <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 4, 2019<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Goya Foods,\u00a0in partnership with the New Jersey Devils, and Prudential Center donated 61,265 pounds of food to the Community FoodBank of <span class=\"xn-location\">New Jersey<\/span> and hosted its annual Day of Service with over 30 employee volunteers from each company to help pack a portion of the products.\u00a0 The food donation, equal to 52,796 meals, was then distributed to families in need throughout New Jersey.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/846804\/DSC0496.jpg\" title=\"Goya Foods, New Jersey Devils And Prudential Center Donate 61,265 Pounds Of Food To The Community FoodBank Of New Jersey\" alt=\"Goya Foods, New Jersey Devils And Prudential Center Donate 61,265 Pounds Of Food To The Community FoodBank Of New Jersey\"\/><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;This is our fourth annual Day of Service with the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center at the FoodBank, and each year our employees jump at the opportunity to lend a hand for such a worthy cause,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Bob Unanue<\/span>, President of Goya Foods.\u00a0 &#8220;Through Goya Gives, we have donated millions of pounds of food worldwide, but we know that there is also a dire need from those who are food insecure right here in our home state of <span class=\"xn-location\">New Jersey<\/span>.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>During the season, the New Jersey Devils hosted three food drives during home games at\u00a0Prudential Center and collected a total of 30,265 pounds of\u00a0canned goods\u00a0from Devils fans. &#8220;Once again, we are proud to work alongside our great friends and partners Goya Foods, and continue to be inspired by partnerships with forward-thinking organizations who share our values for community engagement and service,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Harris Blitzer Sports<\/span> &amp; Entertainment CRO Adam Davis.\u00a0 &#8220;The efforts of Goya Foods and <span class=\"xn-person\">Harris Blitzer Sports<\/span> &amp; Entertainment employee volunteers, alongside our beloved Devils alumni reinforces the community mission of the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center in both <span class=\"xn-location\">Newark<\/span> and the great state of <span class=\"xn-location\">New Jersey<\/span>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As part of Goya&#8217;s yearly sponsorship of\u00a0Prudential Center and the company&#8217;s commitment to supporting the community through its charitable arm, Goya Gives, Goya matched the Devils&#8217; fan food drive, donating an additional 31,000 pounds of food to generate a total of 61,265 pounds of food.\u00a0&#8220;Long-standing partners like Goya, the New Jersey Devils, and the Prudential Center are the lifeblood of our organization,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Carlos M. Rodriguez<\/span>, President &amp; CEO of the Community FoodBank of <span class=\"xn-location\">New Jersey<\/span>. &#8220;Their food donations allow us to provide nutritious, culturally appropriate meals to neighbors in need, and their Day of Service is something that we look forward to every year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Thirty Goya, New Jersey Devils, and Prudential Center employees, along with Devils Alumni members\u00a0including <span class=\"xn-person\">Bruce Driver<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Grant Marshall<\/span> and Colin White\u00a0volunteered their time to sort and pack a portion of the donation at FoodBank of <span class=\"xn-location\">New Jersey<\/span> as part of the Day of Service on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Wednesday, April 3, 2019<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2424611-1&amp;h=991173817&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goya.com%2F&amp;a=www.goya.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.goya.com<\/a> and follow @GoyaFoods on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>About GOYA<\/u><\/i><\/b><i><u>:<\/u><\/i><i> Founded 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.\u00a0 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=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2424611-1&amp;h=991173817&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goya.com%2F&amp;a=www.goya.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><i>www.goya.com<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>. <\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact:<\/b>\u00a0Natalie Maniscalco |\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:Natalie@retromedianyc.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Natalie@retromedianyc.com<\/a>\u00a0| 845.659.6506<\/p>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2424611-1&amp;h=1976593744&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F846716%2FDSC0496.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F846716%2FDSC0496.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/846716\/DSC0496.jpg<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <br \/>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2424611-1&amp;h=3551694240&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F846749%2FGoya_Foods_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F846749%2FGoya_Foods_Logo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/846749\/Goya_Foods_Logo.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/846805\/Goya_Foods_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Goya Foods. 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