Faurecia Launches 8th Annual Fuels Food Drive With The Goal Of Raising Over 1 Million Meals

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- For the eighth year in a row, Faurecia North America employees are kicking off the annual Faurecia Unites with Employees for Local Service (FUELS) Community Food Drive. Since 2010, the campaign has raised 5.45 million meals for local communities where Faurecia operates, and employees are gearing up to start the 2017 FUELS drive on September 1.

More than 20,000 Faurecia employees, from 46 manufacturing plants and R&D centers across Canada, Mexico and the United States, have committed to donating food and money to local food bank partners. In 2017, Faurecia North America aims exceed the results from last year, with collections throughout the month of September.

"Corporate Social Responsibility is an important part of Faurecia's mission worldwide, and FUELS is a channel through which we can make good on this mission in North America," said Kevin Lammers, President of Faurecia USA Holdings, Inc. "Through FUELS, employees are encouraged to work together to give back to their communities, and as a result, we can continue strengthening and building upon the valuable partnerships ? with people, places and organizations ? that have been integral to our success. We all benefit."

Each year, Faurecia facilities team up with food banks ? 26 of them in Faurecia's communities throughout the region ? to understand the specific needs of local residents and ensure maximum impact. In addition to food and monetary donations, many employees donate time during scheduled volunteer days at the partner food banks.

To meet food donation goals, Faurecia sites host a variety of fundraisers and competitions to inspire employees to give back in creative ways. In the past, sites have held chili cook-off competitions, golf outings, car washes, dunk tanks, picnics, obstacle courses, and kickball tournaments. In 2016, employees donated over 1.1 million meals through their various initiatives.

The FUELS Community Food Drive is one example of Faurecia's service and volunteer initiatives; its ongoing efforts include commitments to promoting STEM education and careers, providing shelter and ending hunger, as well as participating in other charitable partnerships.

Since its creation in 1997, Faurecia has become a leading global supplier of automotive parts and a preferred partner to automakers throughout the world. To learn more about how you can become a Faurecian and "Inspire Mobility," visit http://careers.faurecia.com

About Faurecia 
Founded in 1997, Faurecia has grown to become a major player in the global automotive industry. With 330 sites including 30 R&D centers, 100 000 employees in 34 countries, Faurecia is now a global leader in its three areas of business: automotive seating, interior systems and clean mobility. Faurecia has focused its technology strategy on providing solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. In 2016, the Group posted total sales of ?18.7 billion. Faurecia is listed on the NYSE Euronext Paris stock exchange and trades in the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market. For more information, visit www.faurecia.com

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