Amy's Kitchen founders Rachel and Andy Berliner gave keynote remarks at the virtual Gala.
Mount honors college's heroes of the pandemic at virtual Gala
Students, employees, and alumni who have helped to keep their communities healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic were celebrated at the Mount's 11th Annual Gala.
The Gala raised $31,000 in gifts, sponsorships, and virtual ticket sales. The funds enable the college to provide scholarships and an affordable, values-based education to thousands of deserving students.
The keynote remarks were given by Rachel and Andy Berliner, founders of Amy's Kitchen. The company is opening a new production facility and kitchen in Goshen, N.Y., and has been a well-respected maker of organic foods for more than three decades.
"We are so excited about going to Goshen with our next facility because it will help us fill demand, it will save a tremendous amount of fuel from bringing products across country, and the people...have been so welcoming to us," said Andy.
Amy's Kitchen shares the Mount's mission of service by awarding scholarships to the children of their employees and donating food during times of crisis: "Always taking care of people is the basis of our company," said Rachel.
The college thanked the local leaders who sponsored the event, including Presenting Sponsor: Rose and Kiernan, Inc. an NFP Company; Gold Sponsor: Unitex Healthcare Laundry Services; and Silver Sponsors: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association; and William A. Smith and Son, Inc. You can view the Gala video online at msmc.edu/gala