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April 13, 2016Hill & Markes Inc Donation to Regional Food Bank
Hill & Markes Inc. a family owned, wholesale distribution company out of Amsterdam, New York, on Tuesday April 12, 2016, complied with their ongoing effort to be a good corporate steward by donating 24 pallets of product to the Regional food Bank of the Capital District. The pallet included products such as: cups, ice cream, office paper, snacks, cleaning chemicals, toilet tissue and so much more.
This donation filled a 53 foot trailer. The company is passionate about giving back to the community that it has been part of as they celebrate 110 years in business. The company began in 1906 selling in Amsterdam and Broadalbin, New York with a horse and buggy. Now the company has 40 trucks that deliver food service products, industrial packaging, janitorial supplies and office supplies to the state of New York and parts of Vermont. Jason Packer the 3rd generation family member remarked, ”As a family, we all take great pride when we have the opportunity to assist great local organizations such as the Regional Food Bank in doing their critical good work.”
