HOLLIS —Workers at the Poland Spring bottling plant helped spread holiday cheer throughout their community by supporting efforts to aid local families in need.

 “Each year, our team of dedicated employees go above and beyond to support local charities in their communities that help families have a brighter holiday season,” said Heather Printup, Community Relations Manager at  Poland Spring. “Our employees don’t do this because they have to; they do this because they understand the importance of giving back and being a good neighbor.”  

In Hollis, the facility donated 114 turkeys to the Hollis Food Pantry, hosted a food drive to donate to the Hollis Baptist Church and helped three local families through their Giving Tree program.  The facility also gave a $5,000 gift to the Hollis Fuel Assistance Program, Printup said.

There were similar efforts at the bottling facilities in Poland  and Kingfield.

Since 2000, Poland Spring has invested more than $7 million in community giving through its  Good Neighbor Grant Program to support schools, local non-profits, fire and rescue, environmental conservation, and many other local and statewide causes, Printup said.