G&C Foods to present Oswego County Opportunities Giving Thanks Event

FULTON – G&C Foods has signed on as the presenting sponsor for Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Giving Thanks Food and Beverage Pairing event.

Presented by G&C Foods and Eagle Beverage, the event serves as a fundraiser for OCO’s “There’s No Place Like A Home” initiative that focuses on providing shelter and supportive services to individuals and families facing a variety of challenges, including those with disabilities, mental health concerns, domestic violence, substance abuse, and homelessness.

OCO’s Giving Thanks offers attendees the chance to enjoy menu favorites from some of the area’s most popular restaurants and eateries, each of which will be served with a beverage sample selected by Eagle Beverage to compliment the dish. In addition to the food and beverage pairing there will also be a unique Upcycled Art Auction featuring items that have been creatively transformed for a new decorative or useful purpose. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by local singer/songwriter, Tim Forbes.

“We are fortunate to count such a caring and community-minded company as G&C Foods among our supporters,” said OCO Fund Development Coordinator Bridget Dolbear. G&C Foods’ commitment to our efforts to end poverty in Oswego County and its support of our programs is inspiring.”

“G&C Foods is deeply honored to sponsor the Giving Thanks event, celebrating the spirit of giving back to the Oswego County community,” said G&C Foods Vice President of Human Resources Sara Johnson. “We are proud to stand with our neighbors in support of the incredible efforts of the staff and volunteers of the OCO. We share in the OCO’s mission that a commitment to inclusivity drives us to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive, and we are proud to support the efforts that uplift and strengthen our diverse community.”

Headquartered in Syracuse, G&C Foods is a food service re-distributor of refrigerated, frozen and dry food.  The company stores and delivers more than 4,000 food items to meet the needs of customers from Maine to Florida.

For more information of OCO’s Giving Thanks celebration, including ticket information and sponsorship opportunities visit www.oco.org or contact Bridget Dolbear at 315-598-4717 ext. 1082 or via email at [email protected].

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