City Colleges of Chicago Celebrates Partnership with PepsiCo Foundation, receives donation of two diesel trucks for its students to put into practice the skills they learn in the classroom

On September 29, City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, Olive-Harvey College (OHC), PepsiCo, and the PepsiCo Foundation joined together to announce their strengthened commitment to educational opportunities and workforce development with a donation of two diesel trucks and a celebration of an additional investment in City Colleges students through PepsiCo Foundation scholarships . The event  was held n the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Building of Olive-Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn Avenue in Chicago.

The event highlighted the powerful impact of the PepsiCo Foundation’s scholarships, which work to provide City Colleges students with critical financial support to help gain access to high-skill, high wage jobs in their communities. The PepsiCo Foundation’s investment in both scholarships and equipment donation aligns with its broader goal of helping to close the opportunity gaps in communities across the country. As of 2025, more than 200 City Colleges students earned over $600,000 in PepsiCo Foundation scholarship support, opening doors and opportunities to students interested in manufacturing, transportation, distribution and logistics careers. Pictured right, Associate Dean Victor Sanchez checks out the diesel components of the donated truck. 

“This partnership between City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, Olive-Harvey College, PepsiCo, and the PepsiCo Foundation is more than an investment, it’s a powerful commitment to building futures. With hands-on tools like donated diesel trucks and life-changing scholarships , together, we’re creating real pathways from the classroom to great careers,” said Veronica Herrero, executive vice chancellor, chief institutional advancement officer and president of the City Colleges Foundation. “We are thankful for this wonderful partnership.”

“At PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation, we believe that when individuals have access to education, training and capital they can unlock opportunities and further strengthen our communities to build a better future for everyone,” said C.D. Glin, President of the PepsiCo Foundation and Global Head of Social Impact at PepsiCo, Inc. “Through our scholarship programs, we’re proud to help open pathways of prosperity for the next generation of leaders.”

As part of this announcement, students will share how these scholarships have supported them throughout their college journey.

As a direct contribution to advance hands-on learning, PepsiCo is donating two diesel trucks to Olive-Harvey College’s Diesel Technology program. This investment helps ensure students gain real-world experience with the same equipment they could be working with in their careers. Practical training like this is essential for building confidence, skill, and excellence in the classroom and beyond.

Olive-Harvey College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago, was selected for its excellence in workforce education and for its strong focus on transportation, distribution, and logistics (TDL) careers.

“This partnership with PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation represents more than a donation—it’s a bridge to opportunity,” said Dr. Kimberly Hollingsworth, president of Olive-Harvey College. “Our students will benefit from both financial support and direct access to the tools they need to be job-ready and on day one after they complete their studies and certification programs.”

About City Colleges of Chicago Foundation

Fueled by the generosity of Chicago’s philanthropic community, the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, raises charitable contributions to support community college students from all backgrounds in reaching their academic and career goals.

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that

includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit                                                                                                   www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.

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