International Paper Awards Grant to Heritage AAA
The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to Heritage Area Agency on Aging to support their Encore Express program at their First Avenue location. This grant is just one example of International Paper’s commitment to the company’s signature causes, which include education, hunger, health and wellness, disaster relief and initiatives that improve our planet. International Paper is committed to addressing critical community needs where our employees live and work.
This funding will help Heritage Area Agency on Aging continue the Encore Express program in downtown Cedar Rapids. Encore Express serves food-insecure older adults with senior dining programs and events to distribute supplemental foods like canned goods, bread, meat and more.
“Heritage is thrilled for International Paper’s continued support of Encore Express,” said Barbara Werning, Executive Director at Heritage AAA. “They have been critical to the program’s success through their grant awards and staff volunteerism at food distributions. Their team sets a standard for talking the talk and walking the walk in our community.”
“At International Paper, we mobilize our people, products and resources to address critical needs in the communities where our employees live and work,” said Megan Shook, communications coordinator, Cedar River Mill. “We are proud to continue our partnership with Heritage Area Agency on Aging as they provide access to nutrition to underserved areas in the Greater Cedar Rapids area.”
About Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Heritage has been east-central Iowa’s designated Area Agency on Aging for more than 50 years, tasked by federal law to respond to the needs of older adults facing obstacles to independent living. Heritage provides leadership, advocacy and innovative services that improve the quality of life for older Iowans, individuals with disabilities and family caregivers.
About the International Paper Foundation
The International Paper Foundation is one of the ways International Paper strives to reach our vision to be among the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world. Started in 1952, the Foundation provides grants to 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in the communities where our employees live and work. Funding priority is given to programs related to our signature causes: education, hunger, health & wellness, disaster relief and initiatives that improve our planet. Together, International Paper Company and the International Paper Foundation have donated more than $212.4 million to charitable organizations since 2010. For more information, visit https://www.internationalpaper.com/giving.
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.