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The CBP Family Volunteers to Help Other Families

Release Date
Thu, 10/25/2018

CHICAGO— As part of Chicago CBP Mentoring Program, Customs and Border Protection Officers, CBP Explorers and their family members engaged in a local community outreach event with the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) program on October 20 in Schaumburg, IL.

CBP Officers, CBP Explorers and their families helped the local Feed My Starving Children program in Schaumburg, IL
CBP Officers, CBP Explorers and their
families helped the local Feed My
Starving Children program in
Schaumburg, IL

During this 2-hour event, the team of volunteer’s hand packed rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which were then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets and shipped to the neediest children around the world.

“This was a great opportunity for members of our CBP family to unite around a worthy cause and make a big impact for children in need through such small personal sacrifice – just two hours of our time,” Matthew Davies, Chicago Area Port Director, said.  “I am continually humbled to be part of such a caring and dedicated group of individuals.”

A total of 50 volunteers participated packing 246 boxes, which will provide 53,136 meals and feed 146 kids for a year.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021