Five Westchester-area companies came together on June 5 for Feeding Westchester’s 17th Annual Golden Scoop Corporate Packing Competition, packing 19,500 pounds of fresh produce and raising more than $46,000 and to support neighbors facing hunger across Westchester County.
Held at Feeding Westchester’s headquarters in Elmsford, this year’s event marked the first Golden Scoop competition to take place in the organization’s new Sorting Room. 60 employees representing teams from PKF O’Connor Davies, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, Central National Gottesman, NewYork-Presbyterian, and one company that chose to remain anonymous competed to pack the largest amount of food in the shortest amount of time while also raising funds to support Feeding Westchester’s mission.
The produce packed during the event will be distributed through Feeding Westchester’s Mobile Pantry Program, helping increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables in underserved communities throughout the county.
When the final boxes were packed and donations tallied, PKF O’Connor Davies claimed both the coveted Golden Scoop Trophy and the title of Top Fundraising Team. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts earned second place in the contest. While the competition was spirited, the focus remained firmly on the shared goal of helping local families access nutritious food.
“It was wonderful to see our corporate partners come together for the first Golden Scoop to be hosted in our new Sorting Room,” said Kristine Borok, President and CEO of Feeding Westchester. “The competition was fierce but rooted in outstanding sportsmanship with all participants sharing a common goal. The 10 tons of produce they packed means fresh fruit and vegetables for working families across our community doing everything they can to make ends meet.”
Now in its 17th year, Golden Scoop has become one of Feeding Westchester’s signature corporate engagement events, combining volunteerism, team building, fundraising, and community impact. Together, this year’s participants demonstrated how local businesses can play a meaningful role in the fight against hunger while strengthening connections among employees and the communities they serve.
