ARAMARK Establishes Health and Wellness Hub in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN, August 28, 2013 – For many residents of Indianapolis’ Fountain Square neighborhood, meals come from fast food restaurants or convenience stores. The high poverty rate, combined with a lack of access to healthy food has contributed to poor nutrition and nutrition-related chronic diseases, including obesity and diabetes.   This week, ARAMARK established a hub for health and wellness education and awareness at Southeast Community Services (SECS) that will provide children and adults in Fountain Square with greater access to fresh, healthy produce, and opportunities to increase their physical fitness paired with ongoing nutrition education and awareness programs.   The projects are part of the company’s philanthropic and volunteer program, ARAMARK Building Community, which enriches the lives of families in need by helping to improve health, prepare people for work, and help them move out of poverty and live successful lives. ARAMARK has partnered with SECS since 2010, providing volunteer expertise, grants and in-kind donations to help SECS deliver essential services and programs, and help individuals and families succeed.