Housewares Charity Foundation Raises Funds to Support Restaurant Industry With Masks, Personal Protective Equipment

ROSEMONT, ILL (Sept. 30, 2020)—Over the years, the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) has provided critical funding to those in need during emergencies, such as the September 11th and Hurricane Relief funds, along with its annual fundraising for charities. This summer, with the Covid-19 pandemic devastating the restaurant industry, HCF raised funds to provide masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) to restaurant workers.

More than $35,000 was raised along with in-kind donations of masks from two companies.

“The Housewares Charity Foundation thanks the housewares industry for its continued, remarkable support,” said Peter B. Cameron, a member of the HCF board of directors. “When people are in need, whether it’s relief for victims of natural disasters, our effort to eradicate breast cancer or, in this case, support for our struggling restaurants nationally as they try to cope with the virus’s protective requirements, the industry always answers the bell. Your support will really make a difference.”

HCF is working with the James Beard Foundation (JBF) to distribute the masks and PPE to restaurants in need. Donations can still be made at Housewarescharity.org.

“We are deeply grateful to the Housewares Charity Foundation and the housewares industry for the very generous support of local restaurants across the country at this time of need,” said Clare Reichenbach, CEO, James Beard Foundation. “JBF is committed to helping local, independent restaurants survive this crisis and the provision of masks is very meaningful and pragmatic support. We are proud to partner with the HCF on this endeavor to protect the safety of restaurant workers and diners alike.”

IHA member, IRIS USA, Inc. donated 25,000 masks to the fundraising effort. IRIS’s parent company, IRIS Ohyama Inc. in Sendai, Japan, has been producing face masks for the Japanese government during the pandemic, and the Arizona-based storage products company recently added mask-making production to its facilities in Wisconsin.

“As the largest manufacturer of masks in Japan, we have been developing and improving our product over the course of 13 years. We feel it is our responsibility to get our masks out to as many people as possible; to do our part to fight the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Hiroyuki (Doc) Takahashi, IRIS president.

Rose Healthcare LLC also donated 2,000 masks to HCF.

Other IHA members and housewares suppliers who contributed to the fundraising effort include: Airigan Solutions LLC, Alliance Rubber Company, Armaly Brands, Conair Corp., Farberware/Acuity Mgt, Greg Cairo, Kalorik, Newell Brands, The Presto Foundation, Pretika Corporation, Simatelex, Tablecraft Products Co., T.O. Epps, Total Biz Fulfillment and Vesta Precision.

The 2021 Housewares Cares Charity Gala will be held Aug. 9 during The Inspired Home Show, Aug. 7-10 in Chicago. For more information about the HCF, its honorees and its charities, please visit HousewaresCharity.org or contact Paul Murphy at 508.272.0717 or pimurphy11@gmail.com.

-30-

The International Housewares Association is the 82-year-old voice of the housewares industry, which accounted for (US)$394.3 billion at retail worldwide in 2018. The not-for-profit, full-service association sponsors the world’s premier exposition of products for the home, The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market (TheInspiredHomeShow.com), and offers its 1,400 member companies a wide range of services, including industry and government advocacy, export assistance, industry and consumer trends through the IHA Market Watch, executive management peer groups, a B2B community at www.housewares.org, group buying discounts on business solutions services and direct-to-consumer engagement through TheInspiredHome.com.

Share:

Facebook
X
Pinterest
LinkedIn
Email
Reddit

Social Media

Similar Content

The Inspired Home Show® 2025 Yields Positive Results

The Inspired Home Show® 2025 wrapped up just last week, but  participants are already moving ahead with plans to capitalize on the connections, ideas, products and trends they experienced at the successful event. The industry’s premier home and housewares marketplace showcased 2,000 unique brands and 300,000 products to attendees from 115 countries at Chicago’s McCormick Place during the 125th edition of the Show.

Read More »

2026 Color Trends Will Say ‘Welcome Home’

As consumers around the world continue their search for balance and beauty in their homes and lives, color expert Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman explained to The Inspired Home Show® 2025 attendees the reasons why “Welcome Home” was selected as the theme of the Pantone® View Home + Interiors 2026 forecast. The seven palettes, which were unveiled at the Show, are on display here in the Pantone ColorWatch display.

Read More »

2025 Home And Living Survey Reveals Consumer Opportunities And Pain Points

While marketers have leaned heavily into cross-generational consumer research, there’s still merit in the housewares industry examining distinct generational traits when it comes to daily living and wellness goals, said Tom Mirabile, principal and founder of Springboard Futures, in a keynote presentation yesterday at The Inspired Home Show® 2025.

Read More »
Get The Latest Updates

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

No spam, notifications only about new member updates & products.

On Key

Related Posts

The Inspired Home Show® 2025 Yields Positive Results

The Inspired Home Show® 2025 wrapped up just last week, but  participants are already moving ahead with plans to capitalize on the connections, ideas, products and trends they experienced at the successful event. The industry’s premier home and housewares marketplace showcased 2,000 unique brands and 300,000 products to attendees from 115 countries at Chicago’s McCormick Place during the 125th edition of the Show.

2026 Color Trends Will Say ‘Welcome Home’

As consumers around the world continue their search for balance and beauty in their homes and lives, color expert Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman explained to The Inspired Home Show® 2025 attendees the reasons why “Welcome Home” was selected as the theme of the Pantone® View Home + Interiors 2026 forecast. The seven palettes, which were unveiled at the Show, are on display here in the Pantone ColorWatch display.

2025 Home And Living Survey Reveals Consumer Opportunities And Pain Points

While marketers have leaned heavily into cross-generational consumer research, there’s still merit in the housewares industry examining distinct generational traits when it comes to daily living and wellness goals, said Tom Mirabile, principal and founder of Springboard Futures, in a keynote presentation yesterday at The Inspired Home Show® 2025.

Housewares And Small Appliances Poised For Growth Through 2030

Joe Derochowski, Circana home industry advisor, had an upbeat message in a keynote session at The Inspired Home Show 2025, telling attendees that the housewares industry is poised for steady growth both in units and dollars through 2030 because “there’s no place like home.”

Log in to gain access to your permitted IHA resources.

Don’t have an account? Register here now!