By Katie Northcott, News Director
As part of its Neighbor-to-Neighbor philanthropic program, the Dot Foods distribution center in Manchester donated $36,000 worth of food and other necessities from its inventory to six local food pantries on Friday, Oct. 17.
Dot is the largest food industry redistributor in North America. Its Neighbor-to-Neighbor program benefits local efforts to fight hunger.
The 2025 Neighbor-to-Neighbor recipient pantries in the Manchester area are:
- Good Samaritan of Manchester, Manchester, TN
- Storehouse Food Pantry, Manchester, TN
- Canvas Food Bank/Community Table, Manchester, TN
- Journey Community Church, Winchester, TN
- Good Samaritan of Tullahoma, Tullahoma, TN
- Good Samaritan of Bedford County, Shelbyville, TN
“The connections we’ve made in Manchester and nearby communities have been truly meaningful,” said Anthony Soto, general manager of Dot Foods Tennessee in Manchester. “We’re proud to support local nonprofits and make a difference where our employees and their families live.”
Each food pantry selected the products that would best address their needs from a list of available items from Dot’s inventory. For each delivery, Dot employees helped the food pantry staff and volunteers receive and unload their donations.
“We are so grateful for Dot’s generosity. We set an all-time record last month, distributing 955 boxes. Our demand is up over 16% from last year,” said Fay Jones, director of Good Samaritan of Manchester.
Dot and its affiliate trucking company, Dot Transportation Inc., are celebrating the first anniversary of their Manchester distribution center. In its first year, the Manchester team supported local food pantries, schools, and health and welfare programs through company initiatives and employee-led efforts, including United Way campaigns.
Dot Transportation plans to hire 25 additional drivers in Manchester by the end of 2025. Positions are available to new and experienced drivers, as well as veterans, teams, and retirees looking to pursue trucking as a second career.
To learn more about careers at Dot Foods, visit Careers.DotFoods.com. For opportunities available with Dot Transportation, visit DotTransportation.com.
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