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Holsum owes much of its success to the tens of thousands of consumers who live within the boundaries of its distribution areas. To show its gratitude, Holsum has always supported numerous philanthropic activities in an attempt to help build a better society. In addition to providing products free to many organizations that feed those in need on a daily basis, Holsum supports many local efforts on an on-going basis. This quality was within Edward's mind-set (as an immigrant), with Lloyd's mind-set while he was active in the business, and this quality continues to this day with Edward's grandson. This is but one more quality that helps make America different from many other places in our world.
Going back to the very beginning when Edward Eisele purchased the Phoenix Bakery, there existed in Edward's mind a deep sense of thankfulness. Being in America was almost too good to be true. Granted, Edward was living and working in a town that was truly in "the wild West" where life was hard and there were no guarantees about anything. However, the opportunities seemed boundless and he believed in the axiom 'you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours'.
With that as background, you can rather-easily follow the pattern of giving by those at Holsum Bakery. Knowing that bread is truly 'the staff of life", Edward, then Lloyd, and now Edward (the grandson) have made the gifting of their bakery products to those who are in need a priority. Daily, since the inception of this company, Holsum Bakery has given-away its products to numerous feeding kitchens that attempt to nourish those who are destitute and in need. No publicity. No accolades. It just happens because it is the American thing to do. Unlike a bank that trades in currency, Holsum has an edible product that others need-in this case-to survive. As you can imagine, over the many years that this gifting has occurred, many hundreds of thousands of loaves of bread and packages of buns have been given-free of any charges---in an attempt to help-out those citizens who have fallen on hard times and need help.
Additionally, the folks at Holsum Bakery have contributed funds over the years ways to many worthwhile charities and non-governmental organizations. Several of those recipients have been listed below for your reading pleasure.
United Way
For years, Holsum Bakery and its associates have been long-standing contributors to the Valley of the Sun United Way here in Arizona. more...
Holsum Bakery commits to fund the Mexican wolf exhibit at The Phoenix Zoo.
Mexican wolf was on the list of endangered species. Seeing two beautiful Mexican wolves being housed in a very small glass enclosure was all it took. more...
Desert Botanical Garden
In 1999, when the call went out to the community from the Desert Botanical Garden on their $17 million capital campaign, we responded with our commitment. What a wonderful "point of light" this truly is for our community! Click here for more information on "Growing a Legacy for Generations".
Holsum Bakery re-commits its support for the Garcia Neighborhood Partnership.
America was shocked to witness the rioting in Los Angeles that ignited following the Rodney King verdict. That violence caused Holsum's associates to act, and they are still exploiting the opportunity to this day. more...
Holsum Bakery Participates in City of Hope "Walk for Hope" Race Event
Holsum Bakery sampled their new Aunt Hattie's All Natural breads on Sunday October 5 at the Annual city of Hope "Walk for Hope" 5K run/walk. more...
Holsum Bakery participates in Jim Click's Run 'n Roll Race
Holsum Bakery sampled their new Aunt Hattie's All Natural breads on Sunday October 5 at the Annual Jim Click Run 'n Roll 8K Run/Walk & 8K Elite Wheelchair Race. more...
Aunt Hattie's Breads participates in Las Vegas "Character Counts" Run
Aunt Hattie's Breads sampled their new Aunt Hattie's All Natural breads on Saturday October 4 at the Second Annual "Character Counts" 5K and 1 mile fun run, held at the Donald W. Reynolds Scouting Resource Center in Las Vegas. more...
Holsum Bakery of Phoenix Celebrates United Nations Day
On United Nations Day (October 24, 2003), Holsum Bakery associates will be celebrating in each of its facilities their work force diversity by displaying the flags of the 21 countries where many of their current work force were born, along with cake for everyone. more...
Post-Communist Hungary
In the immediate aftermath of communism's failure in Eastern Europe in 1990, Edward Eisele wondered how Holsum Bakery might locate and assist any entrepreneurial baker (privately-owned) who could make use of some of its baking equipment that had been displaced with higher-speed equipment. Click here for the story.
Afghanistan
Just after the fall of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the call went out to the world - - HELP US! Click here for more information on a donation from Holsum Bakery.
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