Scottsdale, AZ. – In the spirit of giving, Plexus Worldwide™ (Plexus), a leading direct-selling health and wellness company, is pleased to announce its employees collected more than 50,000 ounces of peanut butter and jelly for United Food Bank, a community-based non-profit organization that serves the East Valley and eastern Arizona.

“Growing up, there were times my family was food insecure, so I understand firsthand the impact hunger can have on children and families,” said Christopher Pair, Plexus’ President of Operations and International. “My career experience has shown me the importance of supporting community groups that understand local needs.”

The Plexus PB&J Drive encouraged the 400 employees at its Scottsdale headquarters to bring in unopened jars of peanut butter, nut butter and jelly between November 12 and December 7.

“I am so proud that Plexus employees recognize the value of committing to on-going efforts that help local families in need,” said Tarl Robinson, Founder and CEO of Plexus. “United Food Bank is a respected non-profit organization and we are proud to work with them to help improve the quality of life for local families.”

“We depend on partnerships with local companies like Plexus to help us meet our goal of providing hunger relief to people in need in the East Valley and eastern Arizona,” said Melissa Forrester, Community Engagement Manager for United Food Bank. “Thank you to all of the employees at Plexus for making their PB&J Drive such a great success, many families will benefit from their contributions.”

In addition to its Nourish One Initiative which benefits Feeding America®, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to fighting domestic hunger through a network of food banks, Plexus has been proud to partner with local Arizona charities and programs throughout the year, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Our Military Kids, The Cinderella Affair, The Salvation Army, and other local organizations.