FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Orlando, FL – January 28, 2025 – ECS Group of Companies (ECS), a leader in geotechnical, construction materials testing, environmental and facilities engineering, proudly supports the second annual U.S. Hunger MLK Day of Service Million Meal Pack, in partnership with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s MLK Commission and the Orange County Mayor’s MLK Initiative.
In addition to being a sponsor of the event, ECS helped pack one million meals for communities in need. 100,000 of those meals will be delivered to families in California impacted by the Los Angeles fires, while the other meals packaged will stay local in Central Florida. The firm is proud to represent Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service, unity and compassion.
Tony Fiorillo, ECS president and CEO, and U.S. Hunger Board Chair, shared the significance of this partnership, “This event showcases the transformative power of unity and service. Together, we are not just packing meals – we are building hope and creating meaningful change for underserved communities.”
““Setting the Standard for Service” is more than a tagline at ECS, it is our guiding ethos. We are excited to collaborate with thousands of community stakeholders by focusing our energy and resources to support U.S. Hunger’s Second Annual MLK Day of Service Million Meal Pack Event. It is an honor to lead by serving the communities of Central Florida and beyond by helping pack one million meals for those in need. Participating at this event today is a great way to honor the legacy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while making meaningful impact on our communities, both nearby and far away, by helping solve food insecurity challenges”, added Derek Clyburn, ECS Southeast president and president of the ECS Foundation.
ECS is dedicated to causes that leave lasting impressions in our community; learn more on the Community Outreach page. To support U.S. Hunger, visit ushunger.org.
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About ECS
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast-to-coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
About U.S. Hunger
U.S. Hunger has activated 850,000+ volunteers to distribute 150+ million meals across the globe. USH addresses hunger by engaging volunteers, educating on the root causes of food insecurity, and creating access to nutritious meals for low-income families and individuals. Learn more at https://www.ushunger.org.
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