Spectro Alloys donates $100K to 13 Minnesota nonprofits

Spectro Alloys, a leading Midwest-based recycler of aluminum, donated $100,000 to 13 Minnesota nonprofits as part of its annual “Giving Together” program. Nonprofits both big and small were selected by Spectro Alloys team members to support causes ranging from food security to youth programs. Many Spectro employees also made personal donations or volunteered with these organizations.

“We wouldn’t be here without the support of our community,” said Spectro Alloys president, Luke Palen. “That’s why it’s important to us that we celebrated our 50th anniversary year by giving back. These organizations are doing incredible work, and we’re proud to donate to causes that our team members care so deeply about.”

Spectro’s contributions include a marquee donation of $40,000 to United Way of Hastings, which will support community members who are struggling with mental health challenges, fentanyl poisoning, student hunger and loss of hope, among other issues.

The 13 nonprofits receiving donations from Spectro Alloys were:

1. United Way of Hastings
2. Feed My Starving Children
3. Second Harvest Heartland
4. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
5. Every Meal
6. Diaper Bank of Minnesota
7. TLC Parenting Hastings
8. John Birch Park Supporters
9. Metro Hope Ministries
10. All In Ministries
11. Crescent Cove
12. American Wild Horse Campaign
13. United Heroes in Hastings