White Plains, NY Over 40,000 pounds of fresh produce was packaged in 1,580 boxes and distributed at the Ebersole Ice Rink on Friday, June 5th thanks to JD Summa and Mike Casarella, principals of Kings Capital Construction Group Inc.
Summa, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of White Plains Youth Bureau, collaborated with Frank Williams to facilitate the delivery and distribution. Summa and Wayne Schneider of PCNY, arranged for the 40-foot container truck to transport fresh produce to Mayor Delfino Park for Westchester County residents. All families who are presently experiencing food insecurity during the pandemic left with a box of delicious fresh produce. In addition to other members of the Board of Directors, White Plains mayor Thomas Roach was present for part of the event.
“During these times, it is our responsibility to help anyone who needs it, and we are happy to do our part. Kings Capital is dedicated to supporting our local communities; we value being able to help in a meaningful way and are delighted to assist paying it forward anywhere we can”, said Summa.
Kings Capital Construction is a Tarrytown-based commercial general construction and site development firm.
Williams and the team at the White Plains Youth Bureau provide youth, ages 5 through 24, with the tools they need become competent leaders, enabling them to believe in their futures and themselves.
Schneider is a philanthropist and entrepreneur who co-founded PCNY, and is an advocate focused on empowering under-served communities.