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Partnering for Good – Turn Excess into Hope

Melanie Upshaw, Mark Taylor

JAN 20, 2026 | Sustainability

Join us for an inspiring session with Melanie Upshaw and Mark Taylor of Convoy of Hope as we explore how your excess, short-dated, or off-spec products can make a lasting difference. Rather than letting these items go to waste, learn how partnering with Convoy of Hope can help combat food scarcity across the U.S. at no cost to you. Convoy of Hope will manage pickup and distribution, helping you eliminate disposal and transportation fees while creating a powerful social impact. Discover how your surplus can help transform communities in need by turning excess into hope.

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Speaker Bios

Melanie Upshaw

Convoy of Hope

Procurement Director

Melanie-Upshaw

Mark Taylor

Convoy of Hope

Procurement Director

Mark-Taylor

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