A company get-together is always an excellent bonding opportunity for employees. It gives them a chance to swap stories, share a laugh, and grab a bite to eat with one another.

The recent IMAGEN Brands summer barbecue in Doniphan did all that and more, featuring delicious meals and games. But in addition to fun and food, the event also served something even greater: the company’s own employees and the community.

Looking to make a positive impact, IMAGEN Brands employees who attended the barbecue stepped up during to pack 500 backpacks with markers, crayons, pencils, water bottles, and more. The company decided to donate 200 of the backpacks to their own employees with school-age children. The remaining 300 backpacks will be donated to a local organization to distribute to area families for their back-to-school needs.

In addition to filling up the backpacks for their co-workers and the community, the employees were able to enjoy some tasty burgers and hot dogs that were cooked up by company leaders. Speaking of which, Koozie Group CEO David Klatt and COO Blair Hawley led a town hall during the event to provide some updates on the company. A great time was had by all!