Buckley's Fine Filet Grill, U.S. Foodservice and the Ronald McDonald House
November 20, 2009
Buckley's Fine Filet Grill, partnering with food distributor U.S. Foodservice, recently visited the Ronald McDonald House to help stock the kitchen and pantry.
"I read a story in the paper that the pantry was low, and we said 'let's just go fill it up,' " said Ken Dick, who founded the restaurant in 1993 with Jeff Fioranelli, his friend since the eighth grade.
U.S. Foodservice president Joe Campbell and vice president of sales Jimmy Cull see the donation as an extension of the work they already do with St. Jude, Grizzlies House and Target House.
"Jeff and Ken are good friends and good customers, and when they asked us to get involved, we said 'absolutely,' " Cull said. "Joe Campbell gave us the OK to do whatever we have to do to help the patients of St. Jude. Even in tough times we have not backed off from helping St. Jude." ... (read more)