Liberty Tire Recycling announced that its employees, business partners and supporters raised $195,000 in 2026 for Blessings in a Backpack, a national nonprofit that provides weekend food to school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry. The company linked the announcement to National Childhood Hunger Awareness Day and World Food Day.
Third-year fundraising
The 2026 result marks the third year of Liberty’s partnership with Blessings in a Backpack. The annual figures show growth from $87,805 in 2024 to $132,785 in 2025 and $195,000 in 2026. Across the three years, the company said it has now raised more than $415,000 for the nonprofit. The funds came through the Liberty Cares Charity Golf Tournament and partner contributions.
Thomas Womble, CEO of Liberty Tire Recycling, credited the company’s employees for contributing time and effort to the project, and customers and partners for committing time and resources. He said the company had packed more than 16,000 food packs for children in need over the three-year period and described himself as proud to be part of the team.
Employee-selected cause
The partnership began after Liberty asked employees what mattered most. Employees said they wanted to support a cause that helps children and fights hunger, according to the company. Liberty said Blessings in a Backpack addresses both goals, which led to the partnership.
Packing events in five locations
Employees at five Liberty locations will pack food packs of weekend meals during events in late October. The sites are Santa Fe Springs, California; Midlothian, Texas; Minerva, Ohio; Jackson, Georgia; and Portland, Oregon. Together, the teams will pack 6,500 bags of weekend meals for local Blessings in a Backpack programs. The 6,500 bags are intended for local programs.
Notes for students
Employees across the company are also taking part in a notecard activity. They will write and color notes of encouragement to go into the bags that students take home. Liberty said the activity gives every company location a way to participate, including sites that are not hosting a packing event.
Nonprofit response
Alexis Hartman, manager of corporate partnerships, Midwest, at Blessings in a Backpack, thanked Liberty’s leadership, customers and employees, as well as the donors and sponsors of the outings. She said the more than $195,000 raised this year would benefit the nonprofit’s mission and work. Hartman also expressed gratitude for the care, compassion and kindness the Liberty community has provided year after year to support children who need the nonprofit’s services.