Brewers Community Foundation, CBS 58 and Hunger Task Force Host 13th Annual Drive-thru Food Drive to Feed Families in Need this Thanksgiving
MILWAUKEE – Brewers Community Foundation (BCF), the charitable arm of the Milwaukee Brewers™, in partnership with CBS 58 and Hunger Task Force have for more than a decade hosted an annual food-drive to help feed seniors, families and children during the Thanksgiving holiday. Since the inception of the event, the Milwaukee community has donated nearly 1 million pounds of food and thousands of turkeys to those in need. The 13th annual community effort takes place Friday, November 22 at American Family Field™ from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The first 400 donors will receive a Freddy Peralta soccer jersey and those who contribute three or more turkeys will receive a Brewers Puffy Vest, while supplies last.
The food drive comes at a critical time of year. With rising food, housing and electricity prices, Hunger Task Force serves more than 50,000 people monthly. Donations of healthy, non-perishable foods – particularly healthy breakfast cereal, canned low-sodium vegetables and 100 percent fruit juice – are especially important this time of year as are frozen turkey donations for family holiday dinner tables.
“Our network of food pantries and meal sites has seen a nearly 30 percent increase in children, families and seniors seeking help compared to last year,” says Matt King, CEO of Hunger Task Force. “Feeding people today and ending future hunger takes our whole community and we’re grateful for this longstanding partnership with the Brewers Community Foundation and CBS 58 to collect healthy food to provide more healthy holiday meals for those in need.”
“At CBS 58, we believe in the power of community and the importance of coming together to support those in need. We are proud to join hands with our viewers, Hunger Task Force and the Brewers to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors,” said Anne Brown, VP and General Manager, CBS 58 and Telemundo Wisconsin.
Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee’s Free & Local food bank and Wisconsin’s anti-hunger leader. The organization’s core values are Dignity, Justice, Equity, Compassion and Stewardship. Hunger Task Force feeds people today by providing healthy and culturally appropriate food to hungry children, families and seniors in the community absolutely free of charge. Hunger Task Force also works to end future hunger by advocating for strong public policies and nutrition programs at the local, state and federal level. For more information, visit HungerTaskForce.org.
Brewers Community Foundation (BCF) harnesses the pride, passion and commitment of Brewers fans, players and other supporters to positively impact the lives of children and their families in the Greater Milwaukee area and throughout Wisconsin. For more than a decade, BCF has generated more than $55 million to support local non-profits in the areas of health, education, recreation and basic needs. Approximately 200 non-profit organizations receive funding annually through the Foundation’s initiatives. To learn about ways you can join the team that goes to bat for those in need, visit brewers.com/BCF.
About Weigel Broadcasting Co.
Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I – Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network and the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel’s local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
