AT CLASSIC FOODS, WE CARE DEEPLY ABOUT HELPING OTHERS. Doing good deeds for our community is a way of life. Our employees volunteer for many organizations on a regular basis. And we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to contribute to so many worthwhile charities. Below are some of the events that we have participated in.
If you know of non-profit organization that needs our help, please see our
Donations page.
The Limbs for Life Foundation is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fully functional prosthetic care for individuals who cannot otherwise afford it and raising awareness of the challenges facing amputees. The Foundation was designed to bring restoration to the lives of amputees. By providing financial assistance, these people have the opportunity to return to a productive job and normal lifestyle.
www.limbsforlife.org
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation’s Reaching for the Cure 10K run, 5K walk and 1K Kids run
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1982, to improve the care quality of life and
survival rate of children with malignant diseases. The founders, comprised of parents, physicians and community leaders, joined
forces to begin support of laboratory research that would translate into immediate treatment for children with cancer. Since 1982,
the dedicated volunteers of PCRF have raised over $17 million for pediatric cancer research.
In 2005 PCRF funded over $1.5 million for cancer research laboratories locally in southern California as well as nationally.
PCRF is privately supported through donations from individuals, charitable foundations, and businesses that recognize the urgent
need to improve treatment and cure childhood cancers.
www.pcrf-kids.com
Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with mental retardation to become physically fit,
productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with
mental retardation year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports.
www.specialolympics.org
Casa Teresa is a non-profit organization that opened in 1976 to provide a temporary loving home environment for single, pregnant
women 18 years of age and older. These women have nowhere else to go and have chosen to keep their babies after birth or to
place them for adoption. Casa Teresa provides a place for these women in transition. They come from all areas and walks of
life to an environment of shared housing, responsibility and rehabilitation.
www.casateresa.com
Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that competitive athletics for physically disabled individuals can foster self-esteem
and the ability to achieve goals in life. It is our mission to assist and promote these athletes in their competitive
pursuits.
www.challengedathletes.org
Their mission is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society was founded
by Sylvia Lawry in 1946, based upon her desire to find the cause and cure of her brother's diagnosis. There are now over
70 chapters nationwide and the Orange County Chapter was chartered in 1974 through the efforts of 15 dedicated volunteers
and a small staff of 7.
www.nmssoc.org
Woodbridge High School Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, Irvine, CA: Donations filled 3 sixteen foot trucks worth of supplies,
food, and clothing for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Donations we're sent to The PRC. This is a coalition of churches and
pastors to address community needs and distribute relief. It is their mission to “coordinate national, state, and local faith
and community-based organizations to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Other Charities include:
Breast Cancer Foundation
National Cancer Foundation
SIDS