Marcone Supply honored for its dedication to military support

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Missouri Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MO ESGR) recognized Marcone Supply with its Above and Beyond Award. According to the ESGR website, the honor is given "in limited numbers by state committees to employers at the local level." Just in time for Veterans Day, the award is on proud display at Marcone's Creve Coeur corporate office.

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Under the direction of CEO Jim Souers, the St. Louis-based appliance parts distributor has become known in the community for its ongoing and multifaceted support of military members and their families. Through sustained relationships with various charities and organizations, Souers and Marcone have built a brand around their care for military personnel and their loved ones.

"From Fischer House to the USO to MSCCN [Military Spouse Corporate Career Network] to their military discount and beyond—it is an impressive record," says Lee Metcalf, MO ESGR Chair and US Navy Retired Rear Admiral.

In keeping with this momentum and the spirit of the coming holiday season, Marcone just launched its newest military support endeavor in partnership with HEROES Care, an alliance of organizations and individuals providing financial, medical, and mental health help to military families. The goal is to send 2,000 care packages to overseas soldiers on the front lines. Each time a customer donates $20 at one of Marcone's 48 US stores, the company matches the contribution; that $40 then buys one care package of comfort items such as toiletries and snacks for a service member. Coloring sheets and cards are also being given to customers, employees, and friends to fill in with their own holiday wishes and thank you messages to the troops. The program runs through December 10th, and HEROES Care will distribute the gifts in time for the holidays.

Marcone was founded in St. Louis in 1932, and has been family-owned ever since. It employs around 150 St. Louis area residents and over 800 people throughout its 52 North American locations, including several military veterans and spouses of active service members.

Contact: Rick Vogel, Vice President
314.817.1428 | [email protected]

SOURCE Marcone Supply