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APICS Supply Chain Against Hunger FAQ
- What is the APICS Supply Chain Against Hunger?
The APICS Supply Chain Against Hunger is a collaborative effort by APICS’ more than 43,000 members, 200 international associates, and 15,000 corporations to give back—through our time, talent, and financial support.
The APICS Supply Chain Against Hunger campaign is international in scope, with donations going straight back to the communities that they come from. Learn how you can take action and make a difference in a hungry child’s life.
- What is APICS The Association for Operations Management?
APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.
APICS has more than 43,000 members representing 15,000 organizations worldwide, covering all segments of manufacturing, service, retail, and wholesale industries.
For more information on APICS, please visit www.apics.org.
- What is America’s Second Harvest?
America's Second Harvest—The Nation's Food Bank Network is the nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization. It is a network of more than 200 Member food banks and food-rescue organizations -- serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The America's Second Harvest Network secures and distributes nearly 2 billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually. To find out more about America’s Second Harvest Network visit their website at www.secondharvest.org.
- What is the Canadian Association of Food Banks?
The Canadian Association of Food Banks is the voice of food banks in Canada, with members serving approximately 90 percent of people who access emergency food programs in Canada. In the month of March 2006, over 753,000 people accessed food banks, 41 percent of them were children.
- What is the Asociacion Mexican de Bancos Alimentos?
The Asociacion Mexican de Bancos Alimentos, founded in 1995, is comprised of 58 food banks in Mexico. AMBA brings awareness to the struggles of more than one million people. AMBA distributes more than 87 million kilograms of food each year.
- I’m not an APICS member, can I still participate?
You may still support the APICS Supply Chain Against Hunger by donating.
- How can I get involved in the APICS Supply Chain Against Hunger?
Getting involved in the APICS Supply Chain Against Hunger is easy. Visit the APICS Take Action page to learn how you can spread the word, post information on your Web site, or donate.
- I’m an APICS member, how can I participate?
APICS members are the backbone of the APICS Supply Chain Against Hunger. Visit the APICS Members Only page to learn how to get involved in the APICS Supply Chain Against Hunger and the APICS Supply Chain Contest.
- Who will my donation help?
Your donation to the APICS Supply Chain Against Hunger will help bring food to hungry people around the world. APICS has partnered with organizations around the world and united them in a global coalition—a truly global supply chain against hunger. America’s Second Harvest Network, the Canadian Association of Food Banks, the Asociacion Mexican de Bancos Alimentos, and others work to feed the 854 million hungry people around the world every day.
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