Trivia Contest Winners
April 2012
What phone number would you call to purchase a bag of Carolina Dynamite compost directly from our headquarters?
336-407-0961
Mary G. Mora
MGM Speakers Bureau
Winston-Salem, NC
March 2012
Name two ways that composting improves our environment or community.
The variety of answers received included the following: Improves soil quality for better crop production; reduces waste in landfills; Supports a local a business, which helps the community; Reduces fossil fuel usage; Reduces greenhouse gas emissions; Beautifies gardens with a sustainable organic product; Promotes sustainability and environmental awareness. Thanks to everyone submitting such great responses!
Angela Renegar
BB&T Blue Ridge Burke Insurance
Winston-Salem, NC
February 2012
Can you name two top brands (other than our private-label roasts) that Gallins Gourmet Coffee offers?
Folgers, Maxwell House, Starbucks, Green Mountain, Seattle's Best, Marley, 8 o'Clock, Yuban, and more!
Cyndi Tucker
WFU Facilities
Winston-Salem, NC
December 2011
What is one thing Gallins Foods can do to further improve the service we provide to you and your co-workers?
Here are a few of the suggestions we received: offer samples of new products; continue to serve cups of goodness and meals of satisfaction; vending contests; provide meals to needy families. Thank you to everyone who participated for the great suggestions. We will utilize all of the valuable feedback we received to continue improving our goods and services.
Vicki Grossnickle
Allman Spry
Winston-Salem, NC
November 2011
Tell us one thing for which you are thankful.
Thank you to the great participation this month. We received many great responses to this month's question. Here is the winning response, drawn from this month's participants: "I am truly thankful to be an American - born and bred - with all the amenities it has afforded me to make wise choices of healthy foods, great medical care and pride of working in a career to make a difference! I want to leave a positive footprint!"
Faye Riley
Hanesbrands, Inc.
Winston-Salem, NC
October 2011
Name one of the dishes we prepared during the cooking demo at the Green Expo.
Sweet Potato Hash. Also acceptable: Peach Salsa or Grilled Goat Cheese with Heirloom Tomatoes & Applewood Smoked Bacon
Lou Ann Chipman Eddleman
BB&T
Winston-Salem, NC
September 2011
Name a Kraft product offered by Gallins Foods in our vending machines, cafes, or online store.
For this month's question, we accepted every answer because we donated $10 to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina for each response we received. But in case you're curious, here are a few of the Kraft items we offer: Tassimo coffees & teas, Oreo cookies, Fig Newtons, Nutter Butter cookies, Snackwell's cookies, Chips Ahoy! cookies.
Second Harvest Food Bank
Northwest North Carolina
Winston-Salem, NC
August 2011
On our menu of catering suggestions (PDF available on catering page), what are two lunch/dinner buffet options?
Any of the following would be acceptable: Tex Mex, Pig Pickin', Deli-Fresh, Taste of Italy, Steakhouse, Wienie Roast, All-American Cookout, Soup, Salad & Potato Bar, Comfort Food, Sunday Lunch, Asian Flair, Southern Elegance, London Broil, Home for the Holidays, Prime Rib, Surf & Turf. For more information on these and our other catering suggestions, visit our catering page.
Terri Massengale
Allen Tate Realtors
Winston-Salem, NC
July 2011
Name one county (other than the one where your company is located) in the current Gallins Foods service area.
Surry, Stokes, Yadkin, Forsyth, Davie, Davidson, Iredell, Rowan, Guilford, Alamance.
David Carlson
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
June 2011
What is one benefit of having mobile fleet services?
Saves fuel and time for oil changes and maintenance; provides emergency roadside assistance
Mary Hayes
Volvo
Greensboro, NC
May 2011
Name one example of an item that is compostable.
Two winners again this month; thanks for the great participation! Any of the following answers were acceptable: Produce Waste, Bread, Uncolored Paper Products, Egg Shells, Table Scraps, Coffee Grounds/Filters, Plant/Floral Waste.
Joann Easter
Bekaert Textiles
Winston-Salem, NC
Sandi Parry
Berkshire Corporation
Whitsett, NC
April 2011
What is one benefit of composting?
Multiple possibilities:
1. Creates a renewable energy source
2. Keeps waste out of NC landfills
3. Supports local farmers
4. Improves soil quality
5. Reduces fossil fuel usage and greenhouse gases
6. Reduces waste disposal costs
7. Promotes environmental awareness & sustainability
Duane Walker
Owens
Welcome, NC
March 2011
What is one advantage of a telemetry device?
It transmits data in real-time from the machine to the office in relation to what is going on with that particular machine - inventory, repairs, sales, etc.
Judy Kerr
Volvo
Greensboro, NC
February 2011
When did Gallins Foods celebrate its 60th anniversary?
2008
Kim Culberson
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
January 2011
Name an item on the Meltdown menu that you would like to try.
There's no right or wrong answer here: it's just your opinion. Whatever sounds good to you is a valid answer for this question.
However, here are some of the answers we received: Prime Time, Go For The Green, Taco Salad, Mushroom Swiss Burger, Pimento Cheese.
To view the entire menu and all of the unique, delicious offerings, visit http://www.meltdowngrilleandbar.com
Lou Ann Chipman Eddleman
BB&T
Winston-Salem, NC
December 2010
Name one of the energy-saving devices that can be placed on our vending machines.
Motion Sensors or Energy-Monitoring Devices that turn off the lights or run the machine on minimal power during periods of inactivity.
Evelyn Harrell
BB&T
Winston-Salem, NC
November 2010
Name one possibility for a themed catering event provided by Gallins Foods.
The truest answer would be: whatever you can imagine for your event!
However, we also accepted: Luau, Casino Night, Company Cookout, Ice Cream Social, Picnic Lunch Trays & Boxes, and Action Stations.
Learn more about Gallins Foods' customizable catering services on the catering page of our website
Jeffrey Permar
Ameritox
Greensboro, NC
Brett Andrews
Hanesbrands
Winston-Salem, NC
October 2010
What does the acronym "MIND" represent?
While we had many creative answers, the answer we were looking for pertains to our vending operations. "Making Informed Nutritional Decisions" (MIND) is a video screen that allows customers to learn nutritional information about a product before making a purchase. You can learn more about this device in the vending section of our website.
Kim Culberson
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Jodi Tolbert
BB&T
Winston-Salem, NC
September 2010
Name one of the many benefits of Gallins Filtered Water Service.
- Clean Water
- No heavy bottles to lift
- No heavy bottles to store
- Can be hooked up to your coffee brewer for the clean, fresh tasting coffee
- Saves time and money
- Minimal Maintenance
Martha Ashley
Old Salem
Winston-Salem, NC
August 2010
What requirements must be met for an item to be classified as Heart Smart?
7 grams of fat or less per serving, Less than 260 calories, Less than 30% of those calories from fat
Kelly Thorne
BB&T
Winston-Salem, NC
Kasey Morse
Cardinal Health
Greensboro, NC