Fairchild Equipment has donated a refurbished Hyster S50 internal combustion cushion tire forklift to Green Bay First, a local church dedicated to serving the community. This contribution highlights Fairchild Equipment’s commitment to giving back and fostering partnerships that make a difference.

Green Bay First operates a food pantry that distributes over 350 bags of food each week and provides transportation for children and families to access meals, mentorship, and community resources. Having previously borrowed forklifts from Fairchild Equipment to unload large food donations, the church identified an ongoing need for its own forklift.

Fairchild Equipment recognized the crucial role Green Bay First plays in supporting local families. The company located a high-quality used forklift, performed a thorough safety inspection, replaced its forks, and gave the unit a fresh coat of paint to ensure it was ready for delivery. Additionally, Gessler’s Auto & Towing partnered with Fairchild Equipment by donating transportation services to deliver the forklift to the church.

During a ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place at Green Bay First on June 10, commemorating the donation, Amber Coplen, Green Bay First’s Administrative Assistant, expressed her gratitude. “This has been a dream of ours for a long time coming. With food coming through this building seven days a week and all of the outreach events we do, it’s a lot of manual labor, and we are mostly volunteers. This forklift will take a tremendous weight off their shoulders, and we cannot thank Fairchild Equipment enough for this blessing. We are very grateful.”

Chad Fairchild, CEO of Fairchild Equipment, emphasized the company’s dedication to community support. “At Fairchild Equipment, one of our core values is being active in our communities. We’re honored to help the phenomenal team at Green Bay First, who work tirelessly to make a positive impact on so many lives. This partnership showcases the importance of coming together to support those in need.”

The forklift will enable Green Bay First to efficiently handle food donations, reducing physical strain on volunteers and allowing resources to be distributed more quickly to the community.