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Graph Expo 15 Joins Fight Hunger Campaign

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9 years ago

June 5, 2015

Exhibitors at GRAPH EXPO 15 and the co-located CPP EXPO, coming September 13 – 16, 2015 to Chicago’s McCormick Place South, will have the opportunity to contribute to the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) Defeat Hunger campaign that launched this spring. The goal of the Defeat Hunger campaign is to address food insecurity in Greater Cook County, Illinois. The campaign will extend through September 18, the last day of PROCESS EXPO, which will take place September 15-18, 2015 in McCormick Place North and East, running in conjunction with GRAPH EXPO 15 and CPP EXPO.

"We applaud FPSA for their commitment to such a worthy cause and are happy to partner with them in this worthwhile effort," said GASC President Ralph Nappi. "With the participation of GRAPH EXPO 15 and CPP EXPO exhibitors and attendees, the goal of 300,000 meals should be well within reach."

The Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) will make a donation to add to the campaign that launched earlier by the FPSA Foundation and will include donations from a wide variety of partners such as FPSA members, local food processors, PROCESS EXPO exhibitors, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

"We are proud to once again partner with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which provides assistance to those in need through their member food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters," said David Seckman, President and CEO of FPSA.

GRAPH EXPO 15 and CPP EXPO exhibitors who wish to participate in the campaign should visit www.fpsa.org/defeathunger for more information.

For more information about GRAPH EXPO 15, or to register, visit: www.GraphExpo.com.

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