Press Release - The Mayor, City Council and the Human Services Commission to Participate in Food Drive

The Mayor, City Council and the Human Services Commission to Participate in Food Drive

Effective Immediately
September 15, 2015

Redmond, WA – Members of the Redmond City Council, the Redmond Human Services Commission, and Mayor John Marchione will participate in the Day of Concern for the Hungry by hosting a Food Drive on Saturday, September 19, 2015 and Sunday, September 20, 2015, at the Bella Bottega QFC store located at 8867 161st Avenue NE, Redmond, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. This year, the Mayor, Councilmembers, and Commissioners, will be asking shoppers to donate “Super Foods” including whole grains, nut butters, and dried fruits in addition to the standard canned goods, such as vegetables, soups, and beans. These donations benefit the Hopelink Food Bank. Last year nearly 5,000 pounds of food was donated by Redmond’s generous community members.

Mayor John Marchione encourages all residents to stop by and donate food or consider hosting a food drive during the month of October. “A food drive is a great employer–employee effort, as well as a great school or neighborhood project to show you care.” This Day of Concern Food Drive is part of a month-long community-wide effort, with other participating cities, Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Northbend, and Sammamish.

For more information about Hopelink visit www.hope-link.org and learn more about the Month of Caring visit www.Eastsideforum.org/fooddrive. This press release is available on www.redmond.gov

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