JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 • FOGHORN 41 MEMBERNEWS In the spirit of giving, one PVA Vessel member has a lot of spirit. The Guilford, CT-based overnight cruise operation reported that it raised over $14,000 this 2017 holiday season for the Connecticut Food Bank. For the past five years, American Cruise Lines has held a Holiday Give-Back Program, which donates $50.00 for each cruise ticket sold during the holiday season to the Connecticut Food Bank. Since the program began in 2013, the vessel operation has been privileged to contribute each year to such a critical local organization. The Connecticut Food Bank was founded in New Haven in 1982. It partners with food retailers, growers, donors and volunteers to source food and distribute it through a network of community-based program, providing nour- ishment to hungry adults and children in six Connecticut counties. Last year, they distributed enough food to provide more than 18 million meals. “We are so pleased to contribute to this fantastic orga- nization and our staff looks forward to volunteering each American Cruise Lines Raises Over $14,000 for the Connecticut Food Bank with its 2017 Holiday Give-Back Program That’s why Ferry operators rely on Bay Ship and Yacht to keep their boats running smoothly and on time. We are a full ser- vice shipyard whose mission is to guarantee absolute cus- tomer satisfaction...while also reducing Bay Area traffic. 5 1 0 . 3 3 7 . 9 1 2 2 www.bay -ship.com A l a m e d a , C A OVER 8,000 PEOPLE RELY ON BAY FERRIES EVERY DAY year. There is nothing more rewarding than giving back and directly effecting our local community in a meaningful way, especially during the holiday season,” said Susan Shultz- Gelino, Director of Sales for American Cruise Lines. n American Cruise Lines donated more than $14,000 in a Holiday Give-Back 2017 program, and employees volunteered at the Connecticut Food Bank to support the community.