Nielsen-Massey Foundation donates nearly $300,000 to support foodservice industry and COVID-19 relief funds
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas today announced its charitable arm, the Nielsen-Massey Foundation, has donated nearly $300,000 to a selection of national and local Illinois COVID-19 emergency relief funds that support foodservice industry organizations, small businesses and local workers affected by the pandemic. Founded in 2009, the Nielsen-Massey Foundation is led by third-generation owners Craig, Beth and Matt Nielsen, and their mother, Camilla Nielsen.
“Foodservice has been a cornerstone of our business for more than a century, and this financial commitment is our way of giving back to those whose livelihoods have been threatened by the pandemic,” said Matt Nielsen, treasurer, Nielsen-Massey Foundation. “We salute our many friends in the foodservice and culinary arts sector during this challenging time, and hope these donations will help sustain their efforts in continuing to inspire and enrich each of our lives through the power of food.”