Winsupply Inc. and Winsupply Sourcing LLC, in partnership with several Winsupply Local Companies across the U.S., donated more than $250,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) to community agencies during this winter and flu season.
The Moraine, Ohio-based national wholesale distributor facilitated the donation of more than $266,000 in PPE through a half-dozen entrepreneur-led Winsupply local supply houses nationwide. Donations included masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and no-touch thermometers distributed to nursing homes, food banks and homeless shelters.
“We’re always looking for ways to take care of our communities, and when needs align, we’re happy to participate,” said Guy Pauley, senior vice president of supply chain for Winsupply Inc.
Dayton-Area Donations
In the Dayton region, Winsupply Local Companies donated PPE to the following organizations:
- Good Neighbor House, donated by Centerville Winsupply, led by President Brandon Kile
- The Foodbank Inc., donated by Dayton Windustrial, led by President Brad Williams
- St. Vincent de Paul Gateway Shelter for Women and Children, donated by Winsupply Dayton Electrical, led by President Kora Yochum
- City of Moraine, donated by Winsupply of Dayton, led by President Jeff Williams
“The St. Vincent de Paul Gateway Shelter for Women and Families gives people shelter and provides supplies and stability to empower them to start a new life,” said Yochum. “We value compassion and supporting our community and those in need. To be able to give back and spread support, kindness and hope really means something.”
Supporting the Dayton Foodbank
A customer of Dayton Windustrial, The Foodbank Inc. will mark its 50th anniversary in 2026. The organization distributes approximately 18 million pounds of food annually to more than 120 nonprofit partners across Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties.
Later this year, the Foodbank will open a community center featuring medical exam rooms, SNAP and WIC application assistance, a probation office, a commercial kitchen and training facilities. PPE donated by Dayton Windustrial will be used in the medical exam rooms.
“Our mission is to eliminate hunger and its root causes,” said Lee Lauren Truesdale, chief development officer for The Foodbank Inc. “This work is only possible through the generous support and partnership of corporate partners like Dayton Windustrial.”
City of Moraine Partnership
Jeff Williams, president of Winsupply of Dayton, said the company’s donation to the City of Moraine builds on a three-year relationship with the city’s parks and recreation, police and maintenance departments.
“We have a great relationship with the City of Moraine, and being based here, it made a lot of sense,” Williams said. “We’re blessed with the Winsupply model and the opportunity to give back to our community.”
Donations Across the U.S.
Additional PPE donations were made by Winsupply Local Companies in other markets, including:
- Portland Winair, led by President Jeff Plenzio, Middletown, Connecticut
- Jacksonville Noland, led by President Rodney Hatmaker, Jacksonville, Florida
- Denver Winair, led by President Tom Weinrich, Denver, Colorado
- Charleston Winsupply, led by President Blake Westbrook, North Charleston, South Carolina
Throughout the year, Winsupply Sourcing Services also supports organizations such as Habitat for Humanity through donations of construction materials, said Robert Kellar, senior director of operations for Winsupply Sourcing LLC.
Winsupply Inc. was named a finalist for the Dayton Business Journal’s Community Supporter of the Year award in 2024 and 2025 and won the honor in 2023.
