Lippert Expands Volunteer Effort into Real-Time Community Impact Across Elkhart County

Posted By: Caitlin Stephens Industry News,

Elkhart, IN – Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert®), a leading supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions for the RV industry, during its annual Volunteer Week, is turning a large-scale volunteer effort into something the community can see and feel in real time.

With the launch of Pack Out 2.0, what was once a packing initiative for team members has evolved into a full-cycle community activation — moving from warehouse floors to local neighborhoods in a matter of days. Over three nights, Lippert team members will pack more than 123,000 food and personal hygiene items into 5,000 boxes. But the bigger story is what happens next.

On Thursday, April 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., those boxes will be distributed directly to local families through four drive-through sites in Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, and Middlebury, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs. The distribution is open to anyone who needs a Food Box, no questions asked. That shift — from packing to immediate, local distribution — is what makes Pack Out 2.0 different.

“This isn’t just volunteering behind the scenes,” said Michilah Grimes, Social Impact Strategist. “It’s a chance to actually watch impact happen, from the moment something is packed to the moment it reaches someone who needs it.”

Brandie Edsall, Senior Lead Corporate and Community Impact, added, “Distributing the food boxes is where the hard work truly comes to life, and the volunteer experience comes full circle. What begins with the hands and hearts of Lippert team members packing essential items reaches its greatest impact through powerful, face-to-face moments with the families who need them most.”

About LCI Industries

LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), through its Lippert subsidiary, is a global leader in supplying engineered components to the outdoor recreation and transportation markets. We believe our innovative culture, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and dedication to enhancing the customer experience have established Lippert as a reliable partner for both OEM and aftermarket customers.