Olivia's Organics Namesake to be Honored

Olivia’s Organics, a leading supplier of organic tender leaf greens, spinach and celery hearts, is pleased to share that 15-year-old Olivia DeMichaelis, will be recognized for her and her family’s community impact at The Greater Boston Food Bank Women Fighting Hunger Annual Breakfast. The event will be held at the Seaport Hotel Boston from 7:15-9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Olivia is the daughter of Mark DeMichaelis, CEO and president of Olivia’s Organics. Olivia and the entire DeMichaelis family have supported The Greater Boston Food Bank by volunteering, donating produce and providing financial support through the Olivia’s Organics Children’s Foundation.

“I’ve been volunteering and working with The Greater Boston Food Bank for as long as I can remember,” said Olivia DeMichaelis. “You could say giving back and paying forward support is my family’s and our company’s DNA. My whole family has always stressed the importance of lending a helping hand and making sure everyone has enough to eat. I’m so honored to be recognized and view this as a tribute to my parents and grandparents who have taught me about giving back and created a company based around these guiding principles.”

About Olivia’s Organics Commitment to Giving Back

The Olivia’s Organics Children’s Foundation was created to support community-based charitable programs wherever Olivia’s products are sold. With every Olivia’s purchase, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the Foundation to support the work of many deserving local organizations. In addition to The Greater Boston Food Bank, the Foundation supports the Food Bank for New York City, Autism Speaks and the Kids Clothes Club.

Olivia’s Organics has also recently embarked on another way to give back and say thanks in local communities. This summer, Olivia’s began an in initiative known as its Random Acts of Freshness tour. To date, Olivia’s employees, Olivia and her brothers Mark and John have visited more than 70 police and fire stations around the Greater Boston area. With each visit, the Olivia’s team offers a healthy and tasty lunch and thanks personal responders for keeping their communities safe. Olivia’s plans to expand the tour to include teachers, veterans’ affairs groups, health and human services organizations and other non-profits in the coming months.

“At Olivia’s, family, company and charity are all part of the same sustainable mission,” said Mark DeMichaelis, Olivia’s Organics CEO. “We’re focused on making the world a better place and passing on those values to future generations. I’m thrilled that we’ve been able to help The Greater Boston Food Bank fulfill its mission over the years. Everyone is so proud of Olivia for the way she’s brought our family values to life. We all remain committed to being a fixture in our communities and helping as much as we can for years to come.”

About Olivia’s Organics

Olivia’s Organics brand is committed to providing the freshest and very best organic produce. From salad mixes to baby kale, cooking greens and more, Olivia's nutrient-packed offerings are grown, harvested and packaged with a concern for people and the planet. With every Olivia’s Organics purchase, a percentage of proceeds goes directly to the Olivia’s Organics Children’s Foundation, which invests in opportunities and programs for children who live in the communities where Olivia's Organics products are sold. For more information, visit www.oliviasorganics.org.

About the Greater Boston Food Bank

The Greater Boston Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. Through the compassion and commitment of our supporters, staff, partners and volunteers, The Greater Boston Food Bank takes a bold, innovative and multi-pronged approach to achieve our mission to end hunger.

About Women Fighting Hunger

Women Fighting Hunger is a compassionate group of women joining with The Greater Boston Food Bank to respond to the challenge of hunger in our community. They follow the tradition of women helping others by gathering together with business and community leaders on a regular basis to support the work of The Greater Boston Food Bank.