Nassau, The Bahamas, December 18, 2019 – Holiday shoppers had their gifts wrapped by Colina employee volunteers, for a small fee, at the Mall-at-Marathon today. All funds raised go directly to Hands for Hunger (H4H), an organization whose main objective is to rescue and repurpose food.

“Colina volunteers were thrilled to simultaneously raise funds for a great cause while spreading cheer by packaging all the exciting buys shoppers purchased for their loved ones,” said Maxine V. Seymour, Director, Corporate Communications, Colina Insurance Limited. “Holiday gift exchange is fueled by suspense, predicated on giftwrapping, we are glad provide this essential festive service in partnership with Hands for Hunger.”

H4H acts as a conduit for food donations from restaurants and hotels across the island to reach food banks and shelters, feeding those hungry in the community during the holidays and all year round. Representatives from Colina’s Internal Audit and other departments managed the giftwrapping in the center court of the popular indoor mall.

About Colina Insurance Limited

Colina Insurance Limited (Colina) is a diversified financial services company, offering comprehensive life and health insurance solutions. Colina is wholly-owned by Colina Holdings Bahamas Limited (CHBL). CHBL is a Bahamian Company, built on a firm foundation of trust, integrity and responsibility. Colina has evolved over the past 155 years to become The Bahamas’ largest life and health insurer, with a solid reputation for providing insurance and related financial services products that help clients prepare for life’s unexpected events.

About Hands for Hunger

Hands For Hunger is a humanitarian organization committed to the elimination of unnecessary hunger and the reduction of food waste through the creation of meaningful and engaging partnerships formed amongst all sectors of the Bahamian community. The organization strives to inspire a shared sense of social and environmental responsibility amongst citizens, who, individually and collectively, come to realize the power of their own contributions. They do this by food rescue and distribution, education and other innovative solutions aimed at achieving national food security.