Nissan celebrates the season of giving with donation to MadCAAP

Special to The Canton News 

“Enriching people’s lives” is the global vision of Nissan and  all its operating companies worldwide. Nissan supports this vision by helping to improve the  quality of life in the communities where it operates. Continuing its long-time support of Madison  Countians Allied Against Poverty (MadCAAP), the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant provided  Thanksgiving food boxes for 100 MadCAAP client families this holiday season. Additionally, the  company donated a Nissan TITAN truck to support their work in Madison County. 

“As we enter this season of thanks, we are grateful for organizations like MadCAAP who work  tirelessly to help those in need,” said Victor Taylor, vice president of manufacturing, Nissan  Canton. “Giving back is at our core. We build more than great cars - we build stronger communities. I’m honored to see one of the final TITANs built at our Canton facility by our  amazing team supporting the great work of MadCAAP for many years to come.” 

“We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Nissan for their continued and generous  support of our programs and the community at large,” said Karen Robison, executive director of  MadCAAP. The donation of the Nissan Titan is a powerful gift that enhances our ability to serve  and uplift the impoverished. We are also deeply thankful for the Thanksgiving contributions, which  bring warmth and sustenance to many during the holiday season.

 MadCAAP thanks you for  making a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.” 

MadCAAP plans to use the Nissan TITAN truck to support their food programs, housing repairs and  community garden. 

About Madison Countians Allied Against Poverty 

MadCAAP serves approximately 2,800 client families living below the federally mandated poverty  level in Madison County. These families receive services through MadCAAP’s Food Pantry, Helping  Hands Garden, New Attitudes Educational Classes, Clothing Closet, Housing Repair, and  Emergency Assistance programs. MadCAAP’s “Back to School” and “Holiday Adopt a Child”  programs provide for children whose parent has completed 12 hours of educational classes.  Additionally, MadCAAPs offers a tutoring program, VBS, STEM projects, Project H.O.P.E., and  provides 700 food boxes at Thanksgiving. 

About Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant

Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant celebrated 20 years of manufacturing operations in 2023. The  plant employs approximately 5,000 people and has assembled more than five million vehicles  since it began production in 2003. The $4 billion facility currently assembles the Nissan Altima and  Nissan Frontier. To date, the company has invested $14 billion in its U.S. manufacturing  operations collectively.