AERCO International announces it has partnered with the Food Bank of Hudson Valley and People-to-People to collect food and other needed supplies for New York residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Among the most requested items are food, baby wipes, diapers, baby formula, disposable bottles and liners, bleach, rubber gloves, cleaning supplies, shovels, and rakes. Donations will be
AERCO has also initiated a volunteer program with People-to-People, Rockland County’s largest food pantry. As part of the program, AERCO will be sending three employees per day to help the organization sort boxes of food and clothing, check expiration dates, load and stock shelves, etc.
“Many communities in our area were devastated by Hurricane Sandy and we are eager to help support our neighbors that suffered losses,” said Fred Depuy, President and CEO of AERCO International. “During times such as these, we believe we must all come together to offer disaster relief assistance in any way possible.”
People can drop off donated items in collection boxes located in the facility’s reception area anytime
between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The Food Bank has established the following guidelines for donations.
Can be accepted:
- Shelf-stable product that has not reached expiration
- Fresh produce and frozen foods
- Dairy and juice that have usable shelf life per the manufacturer
- Fresh perishable food (sealed and deliverable)
Cannot be accepted:
- Unlabeled product
- Product removed from its original packaging
- Repackaged product
- Opened product
- Prepared food that has been exposed to public self-service
- Product that has been thawed
About AERCO
AERCO offers commercial boilers and water heaters that simplify infrastructure, reduce project costs and minimize
lifecycle expenses for value-driven schools, hospitals and others seeking long-lasting, reliable, high-efficiency equipment. Founded in 1949, AERCO originated tankless water heating, introduced the first modulating and condensing gas-fired unit for the commercial market and helped pioneer the high-efficiency boiler category. For more information, contact AERCO at 800.526.0288 or visit www.aerco.com.
