Spreading Cheer: IP Gives Back In The Community

January 8, 2012

International Paper, the Cantonment Council on Aging and Heritage Baptist Church joined forces to spread holiday cheer during the Christmas season.

The groups delivered Walmart gift cards, turkeys and hams to area families in need. IP employeees Denise Samuel from the  finance team and Andy Martin from pulp safety/training took part in the deliveries.

“My husband and I are in our sixties and are raising the third of the last three grandchildren over the past few years,” said Ken and Judy Mitchell. “ I have a chronic illness and had to quit work in August. My social security starts in January. Your gift given to us by Andy was God’s hand reaching down to help us.”

Each year, the Pensacola Mill provides community neighbors in need with gift cards (this year totaling $750) and delivers turkeys that are either donated by employees or leftover from the annual Lead Team turkey distribution.

“Thank you (International Paper Pensacola Mill employees) for the turkey and gift card. They were a great blessing to me and helped out a lot,” said Jessie Houston.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News