Wilders Donates Groceries to Local Families in Need

CLAYTON, NC, December 18, 2021 — Wilders, a locally owned and operated agriculture brand in Turkey, NC, has partnered with local nonprofit, OneCompassion, to provide groceries for over 100 families in the local community.

“This year has been especially tough for a lot of families, and it’s an honor to be able to bridge the gap for someone in a moment of need”, said Jaclyn Smith, co-founder of Wilders. “We have a saying around here that sometimes the greatest need isn’t thousands of miles away – it’s right at our doorstep. Our team was so excited about this opportunity to put that belief to action by providing a small token of compassion for our neighbors.”

Volunteers pack groceries at OneCompassion’s headquarters in Clayton

OneCompassion, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Clayton, NC, has a mission to glorify God by impacting and developing people to build up our local community. They do that by responding to nominated needs in the Johnston County area through practical assistance like helping financially with medical or utility bills, repairing a damaged home, providing groceries and household items, or offering emotional support through a crisis.

“We’re so grateful for Wilders’ support and investment in local families”, said Jenna McKeel of OneCompassion.

One of the recipients of the groceries remarked that “you don’t know how you made our Christmas so much better than what it was. I was overwhelmed and I thank God that we were picked and you were able to come out and make a bright Christmas for me and my kids. Thank you all so much.”

In 2021, OneCompassion served 409 people, including 282 children through their annual Holiday Ministry. They also complete a $180k school building renovation to give hurting and vulnerable teenage girls a safe place to learn and heal, as well as providing $25,000 of practical assistance in moments of crisis. To learn more, visit onecompassion.org

Volunteers unload groceries for OneCompassion Holiday Ministry delivery