The Mayor, City
Council and the Human Services Commission to Participate in Food Drive
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
September 12, 2016
CONTACT
Lisa Rhodes, Communications & Marketing Manager
larhodes@redmond.gov
425-556-2427
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 17, 2016 and Sunday, September 18,
2016, at the Bella Bottega QFC store located at 8867 161st Avenue
NE, Redmond, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. The food drive will be hosted at
grocery stores throughout both Redmond and King County to help area food banks
in fighting hunger.
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 were donated by Redmond’s generous community members.
Mayor
John Marchione encourages all residents to take part in this drive. “A food
drive brings the community together to show how much we care for those in
need.”
As
winter approaches and the resources of those with low incomes must stretch even
further to cover increasing fuel, electricity and rental costs, an outpouring
of community assistance is crucial to reduce hunger in our community. View the
Mayor’s “Day of Concern” proclamation here.
For questions and more information contact Lisa Rhodes, Communications & Marketing Manager, at larhodes@redmond.gov or 425-556-2427. This press release is available on www.redmond.gov.
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