Amcor Rigid Plastics, Evangelical Homes of Michigan Introduce Going Green Delivery Program

October 16, 2015 | By Business Wire News

ANN ARBOR, Mich.

Amcor Rigid Plastics is partnering with Evangelical Homes of Michigan to support new sustainable packaging for chef-prepared, home-delivered meals to Washtenaw County seniors.

The sustainable packaging is part of Evangelical Homes of Michigan’s Going Green Delivery program, which will provide daily frozen meals to homebound seniors in partnership with the Saline Senior Center and the Area Agency on Aging 1-B.

Amcor Rigid Plastics awarded a $21,000 Amcor Community Program grant to Evangelical Homes of Michigan in May to support Going Green Delivery program packaging for meals that are prepared by Morrison Community Living.

The grant also supports the purchase of a blast chiller/freezer for Evangelical Homes of Michigan to store the frozen meals as well as microwaves for seniors who may need them to heat their meals.

“We’re pleased to work closely with Evangelical Homes of Michigan to improve the quality of life for local seniors,” said Michael Hodges, Amcor Rigid Plastics director of communications and public relations. “This strong partnership symbolizes our ongoing commitment to keep food products safe and promote responsible packaging in our neighboring communities.”

Evangelical Homes of Michigan also will deliver frozen holiday meals in sustainable packaging to seniors starting in late November and December.

“These sustainable meal containers will allow seniors to participate in an environmentally friendly program while receiving freshly prepared, nutritious meals prepared by our executive chef,” said Denise Rabidoux, Evangelical Homes of Michigan president and CEO. “This grant from Amcor will allow us to distribute an additional 280 meals that can be enjoyed by local seniors on holidays.”

The Amcor Community Program awards grants to organizations committed to food and environmental protection and the education and delivery of essential products and services, including food, medicine and water to communities in need.

About Evangelical Homes of Michigan

Evangelical Homes of Michigan (EHM) is a health and human service organization that provides healthcare, housing and community services to seniors and their families in southeast Michigan. Founded 136 years ago, EHM is one of the largest non-profits of its kind in metro Detroit serving more than 5,500 individuals annually.

EHM employs more than 1,000 people and believes in community outreach and social accountability by providing 12,000 home-delivered meals, administering more than 800 flu shots, participating in employee food drives to stock local pantries and providing homeless children with school supplies. EHM also contributes nearly $2 million annually in charitable care to help those who are unable to pay the full cost of care and services.

About Amcor Rigid Plastics

Amcor Rigid Plastics is among the world’s largest manufacturers of rigid plastic packaging for the food, beverage, spirits, personal care, home care and healthcare industries with 58 facilities in 12 countries. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Amcor Rigid Plastics is a subsidiary of Amcor Limited. For details, visit www.amcor.com.