Flotek And TIPRO Kick-Off Industry Initiative To Fight Child Hunger

HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2016

"More than 1.8 million children in Texas alone are at risk of not getting the food they need to lead healthy, active lives," said John Chisholm, Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of Flotek. "We know that can change through our efforts to end child hunger, and we are inviting the rest of the industry to join us in this important mission."

As part of this campaign, Flotek will donate one percent of all sales revenue generated in September from their Complex nano-Fluid® – its patented chemistry technology made from orange peel extracts – to local food banks in areas where the company operates including Colorado, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas.

TIPRO has called on its membership to dedicate their efforts in September to help make a difference in the fight against child hunger.

"Texas has higher food insecurity rates than the U.S. national average, and the impact of child hunger on our communities is significant," said Ed Longanecker, President of TIPRO. "When you consider that $1 can provide 11 meals, according to hunger relief charity Feeding America, imagine what we can do if each TIPRO member donates $1,000 or more. Together, we can make a significant impact and help change the future of so many children." 

Given the high number of children struggling with hunger daily, TIPRO and Flotek are inviting their members, employees and the community to contribute to the effort to end child hunger by making a donation at www.makingadifference.com.

Donations will go to local food banks' kids programs such as the Kids Café, which serves healthy meals and snacks year-round to kids in after school and summer meal programs, and Backpack Buddy, which provides nutritious kid-friendly food on weekends for at-risk children in K-12 grades. Flotek employees will be volunteering on September 9 and September 30 to help distribute these meals to vulnerable families. To donate or join them in lending a helping hand, visit www.makingadifference.com.