07/05/2022

NFI Donates $90,000 to Local Organizations in Celebration of 90th Anniversary

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CAMDEN, NJ, July 5, 2022– NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, gives back to its communities by donating $90,000 to commemorate its 90th anniversary. With social responsibility as one of its core values, NFI invited employees to choose ten charities within its major hub cities to receive $9,000 – with a total gift of $90,000. These ten organizations use donations to fund healthcare research, provide essential resources to people in need, educate communities on important issues, and support the causes they work hard to represent.

These organizations include:

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Inland Empire (Inland Empire, CA)
  • Cancer Pathways (Seattle, WA)
  • Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (Chicago, IL)
  • Give Kids the World, Inc. (Orlando, FL)
  • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Savannah, GA)
  • Make a Wish Foundation of Greater LA (Long Beach, CA)
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus/Groveport, OH)
  • Pediatric Cancer Foundation of Lehigh Valley (Lehigh Valley, PA)
  • SickKids Hospital (Toronto, Canada)
  • Treasured Vessels Foundation (Dallas, TX)

“My father instilled in us to always do the right thing and help others,” said Ike Brown, President and Vice Chairman at NFI. “Being socially responsible means advocating for people who need support, celebrating our differences, and championing others at every opportunity. We practice these values daily, and it has made all the difference for the business. We’re proud to celebrate 90 years by giving back to our communities.”

CEO Sid Brown presented the first donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Savannah, Georgia, on June 14, 2022.

From Left to Right: Lory McDaniel (NFI HR Business Partner), Sid Brown (NFI CEO), Bill Day (NFI General Manager Pooler), Jessie Brinsfield (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Savannah), Carlton Gibson (NFI Account Manager Pooler), David Broadway (NFI Director- East), Joseph Simonetta (NFI Senior Director Warehouse Operations), Corey Mayo (NFI General Manager Port Facilities), Bryan Gilbert (NFI Operations Manager Pooler).

NFI celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and looks forward to celebrating by giving back to employees, customers, and communities that have helped the company reach this milestone. To learn more about NFI’s 90th anniversary, click here.

About NFI

NFI is a fully-integrated North American supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Camden, N.J. Privately held by the Brown family since 1932, the company generates more than $3.9 billion in annual revenue and employs over 16,800 associates. NFI owns and operates more than 70 million square feet of warehouse space alongside a dedicated fleet of 5,000 tractors and 14,300 trailers. By 2023, NFI will operate the first 100% zero-emission drayage fleet, leading the transition to zero-emission goods movement in the United States. NFI’s relentless innovation and unparalleled service deliver logistics solutions that transform the way business gets done. The company’s business lines include dedicated transportation, warehousing and distribution, ecommerce fulfillment, brokerage, transportation management, port drayage, intermodal, global logistics, and industrial real estate. For more information about NFI, visit www.nfiindustries.com or call 1-877-NFI-3777.