GSF Foundation

09/01/2026

🎒📚 Helping students start the school year ready to learn!

Thanks to a longstanding partnership between The Morning Star Packing Company and the GSF Foundation, volunteers distributed approximately 450 backpacks filled with school supplies to first-grade students at four Los Banos elementary schools this month. The annual program, now in its 18th year, helps ensure local students have the tools they need for a successful school year.

Year after year, Morning Star's commitment to the Foundation's Back(pack) to School program continues to strengthen local communities by investing in the next generation of learners. ❤️

⬇️ Read more in The Westside Express news story at the link below.


The Morning Star Packing Company - Los Banos Facility

Morning Star supports Los Banos students with annual Backpack Giveaway Posted by Amal Marouf | Aug 29, 2026 | Education, Fundraisers/Donations Photo contributed Some of the recipients of the 450 backpacks given away to elementary schools by the Morning Star Packing Company as part of their annual ba...

08/28/2026

Thank you to OneOC for bringing business and community leaders together for greater impact and for having our GSF Foundation Chairman and CEO John Page as the keynote speaker during yesterday's Corporate Partnership Summit at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County! 🤝

John spoke about why community impact is good business and shared how companies can strategically invest in people, trust, and long-term value:

"Doing good and doing well are not competing priorities. The most successful organizations understand that they are mutually reinforcing. The strength of our businesses is directly connected to the strength of the communities we serve. Strong communities create strong businesses."

🎤 MEET THE PANELISTS FOR THE 2026 CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT!

We’re ONE WEEK AWAY from bringing together corporate, nonprofit, and community leaders for an afternoon focused on turning partnerships into meaningful, lasting impact.

With leaders representing companies and organizations across Orange County and beyond, the Summit will explore how businesses can move from transactional giving to transformational impact, creating partnerships that benefit employees, businesses, and the communities they serve.

✨ Meet our Panelists:
Tim Strauch — President & CEO, OneOC
John Page — CAO and Chief Legal Officer, Golden State Foods EVP
Shanda Vangas — VP Corporate Social Responsibility, Corebridge Financial
Tere Segarra — President, Pacific Life Foundation
Sydney Roberts — Talent Specialist, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Ann Marie Chock — Sr. Director of Corporate Giving, Niagara Cares l Niagara Bottling
Wayne Stickney — Chief Development Officer, Second Harvest Food Bank
Elizabeth Pianalto — Director, Corporate Responsibility, Experian
Stefaan Poortman — Senior Director, Global Health, Edwards Lifesciences
Taryn Palumbo — Executive Director, Orange County Grantmakers
Rachel Gillette — Vice President, Human Resources, Spyglass Pharma
Chelsea Leonard — Manager, Corporate Communications, Ventura Foods

Come celebrate this year’s honorees, hear from inspiring leaders, and connect with business and community leaders who are committed to building a stronger Orange County.

📅 August 27, 2026
⏰ 1:00–4:30 PM
📍 Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

👉 Get your tickets: https://981.formstack.com/forms/cps_civic50_oc2026.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

08/20/2026

In the latest ❤️ 🫶🏻 interview, GSF Foundation Executive Director Vanessa Hugon Badal sat down with Quality Custom Distribution Routing Engineer Rebecca Botha to learn how a passion for giving back led Rebecca to join the QCD Frisco Foundation Committee.

By sharing her operational expertise and training support with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, Rebecca helped improve delivery efficiency, making it possible to get more food into the hands of families facing hunger. Skills-based volunteering represents a key opportunity for associates to heighten their community impact on Foundation programs like Focus on Food, among others.

▶️ Press play now to watch and learn more!

08/13/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of Heartline shines a spotlight on the people, partnerships, and programs creating meaningful impact across our communities. Inside, you'll find:
🚲 Bike programs putting smiles on the faces of 300+ kids
🍎 A milestone: equivalent of one million meals delivered
🤝 New champions making a difference
❤️ Highlights from a successful Burleson Clay Shoot fundraiser
🌟 and grant highlights
📸 A winning snapshot from our latest photo contest

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Welcome to GSFF's quarterly newsletter!

08/06/2026

07/29/2026

🚲 More than 300 kids across the country gained confidence, new skills, and unforgettable memories through the Golden State Foods Foundation’s Bike Build and Pedal to Perfection programs this year. From first rides to first experiences using tools, these moments helped children discover what they can achieve. Thank you to all of our participating GSF and Quality Custom Distribution committees! ❤️

🔗 Read the full story at the link below to see the impact.

A new bike can inspire independence, adventure, friendship, and confidence in learning new skills. Through the GSF Foundation's Bike Build and Pedal to Perfection programs in 2026, more than 300 children across the country gained not only bikes, but also experiences, encouragement, and a reminder th...

07/15/2026

This is what the power of giving looks like. ❤️ Thanks to our Golden State Foods volunteers in Conyers, Georgia, hundreds of local children facing serious illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges have had the opportunity to experience the magic of camp at Camp Twin Lakes.

07/09/2026

We’re grateful for the generosity of our QCD Charlotte, North Carolina GSFF volunteers for helping gather and transport critical relief supplies for families impacted by the earthquakes in Venezuela. ❤️

Moments like these remind us what’s possible when people unite to help others. 🤝🌎

When communities come together, hope travels far. ❤️🌎 QCD Charlotte, North Carolina proudly partnered with Convoy of Hope to support humanitarian relief efforts for Venezuela following the recent earthquakes. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Charlotte community, 30 pallets of essential supplies headed south to help earthquake victims.

From first aid kits, clothing, and camping gear to dry food, dog food, sleeping bags, and flashlights, every donated item carried comfort, care, and compassion. 📦

A special thank you to QCD Charlotte driver Jonathan Boan, who delivered the supplies to Miami, Florida earlier this week, moving this critical shipment one step closer to those who need it most.

06/27/2026

Big thanks to our Golden State Foods volunteers for supporting . Your time and generosity are making a real difference for local families experiencing .

06/18/2026

Big impact starts with dedicated people. Thank you to our Quality Custom Distribution GSFF teams that volunteered and delivered grant donations to local food banks during month. ❤️