For more than 35 years, Martin Brower has been a dedicated partner of Ronald McDonald House Charities, proving that great partnerships are built on compassion. As McDonald’s primary distribution partner, the team at their Sumner location provides food and essential goods to three Ronald McDonald Houses and volunteers to prepare quarterly meals for families staying close to the medical care their children need.
Community service is a core part of Martin Brower’s culture. Employees are encouraged to volunteer, and that commitment has earned the Sumner team a top-six ranking in volunteer hours across the Martin Brower network.
For Laura Kniss, Customer Relations Manager at Martin Brower, one family’s journey has stayed with her for years. “There was a little girl who always came into the kitchen to see what we were cooking,” Laura recalls. “I saw her every month for seven months, and she brought so much joy. The next time I volunteered, I was worried when I didn’t see her. Then I learned she had gone home after eight months at the House. As much as I missed her smile, I was so happy her story had a joyful ending.”
That experience continues to inspire Laura’s commitment to serving families at Ronald McDonald House. “Life is about the lives we touch, the people we meet, and the time we give,” she says. “I challenge every person to come to one event, make one meal, or spend one hour volunteering. If your heart doesn’t change, I’ll pay you $100!”
We’re incredibly grateful to the entire Martin Brower team for more than three decades of partnership, generosity, heart, and unwavering support for families when they need it most.
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