It may be the start of the new year, but we still have plenty of 2025 holiday season recapping to do — there were just too many great outings not to mention!
One of them was our team’s volunteer trip to the Boys & Girls Club of the Sioux Empire. Organized by our Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist Mollie Sommer and Area Coaches Steve Spindler and Brett Bengston, it was the perfect example of our team’s commitment to giving back.
This is the highlight of the year for a lot of our teams.
Brett Bengston, Area Coach
Fa-la-la-la Fun
We’ve been visiting this Boys & Girls Club every holiday season since 2015, and it’s quickly become a beloved tradition here at Border Foods. This was Steve’s third year and Brett’s second. The two share that not only is our team’s visit a fantastic way to give back to the community, it’s also a lot of fun!
So, what exactly does the event entail? Our team’s goal is always to spread a little (or a lot of) holiday cheer — and we go above and beyond to do so. This year, Brett dressed up as Santa Claus, while the rest of our helpers arrived in elf costumes! Santa Brett read a holiday story to a group of kids and listened to each of their Christmas wishes. Then, the elves passed out gift bags — a new addition to our annual visit.
It’s the littlest things that mean the most in life … this is one that truly is a privilege to be a part of.
Brett Bengston, Area Coach
We’re honored to be able to give back in such an impactful way. Thank you to Mollie, Brett, Steve and all of the other volunteers who gave the children such a wonderful experience. We already can’t wait for next year!
