Andretti Global announced on Tuesday that Marcus Ericsson will have primary sponsorship from Fresh Connect Central this weekend at the Sonsio Grand Prix of Indianapolis on the IMS road course.
A social enterprise created by a food bank for food banks, FCC supports nonprofits nationwide offering customized food sourcing and logistics, including shelf-stable items, fresh produce and repacked proteins. FCC acts quickly to create flexible, impactful solutions such as school backpack kits, disaster relief boxes ready for rapid deployment and “Food is Medicine” boxes filled with essential, health-boosting items. FCC is focused on expanding access to high-quality, nutritious foods, lowering the costs of food sourcing and distribution, and enhancing operational efficiency across the food bank network to better serve communities in need.
DOUG BRESNAHAN, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, ANDRETTI GLOBAL
“We’re honored to have Fresh Connect Central featured on the No. 28 entry of Marcus Ericsson to highlight their mission with support from Group 1001. Over the past five years, we’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on several initiatives with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana to help the fight against hunger and food insecurity. Andretti Global is focused on making an impact in the communities where we race and partnering with Fresh Connect Central and Group 1001 furthers this effort and offers a great way to highlight the important work they are doing to support those in need.”
JOE SLATER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA
“We are thrilled to have the ongoing support of Group 1001 and Andretti Global. In the five years of our partnership, we have seen the benefits of working with such great organizations. Both have helped us in our efforts to grow and scale the Fresh Connect Central social enterprise. We are honored to have such an exciting platform to showcase the food distribution and third-party logistics solutions we bring to market.”
MIKE NICHOLS, CHIEF OF SPONSORSHIP STRATEGY AND ACTIVATION, GROUP 1001
“We’re proud to partner with Fresh Connect Central and Andretti Global in racing to end hunger. At Group 1001, our mission is to transform communities through our sports partnerships, and that aligns with Fresh Connect Central’s mission. We look forward to watching Marcus race to the checkered flag while championing the end of food insecurity.”
MARCUS ERICSSON, DRIVER OF NO. 28 FRESH CONNECT CENTRAL HONDA, ANDRETTI INDYCAR
“I’m excited to represent Fresh Connect Central for the Sonsio Grand Prix. The livery not only looks great, but most importantly, it helps bring attention to the fight against hunger. It’s an honor to be a part of this initiative, and I look forward to starting the Month of May strong in the No. 28 Fresh Connect Central Honda.”
Ericsson goes into this weekend’s Sonsio Grand Prix of Indianapolis on the IMS road course of the back of a tough weekend at Barber Motorsports Park where he finished 20th. The Swede will be hoping for stronger result this weekend.