Bushels for Hunger Grain Drives makes 16th Year Donation
Area farmers are helping local families with a donation to the River Bend Food Bank through the Bushels for Hunger program for the 16th straight year. After 16 years, total contributions by the Bushels for Hunger program will exceed $354,000 with this year's $8,369 contribution. This year’s total contribution now brings the total amount of meals donated to over 1.77 million.
Mercer County Farmer, Jeff Kirwan and Gold Star FS Grain Department Manager, Mike Secymore, presented the donation of $8,369 to Chris Ford, President and CEO of the River Bend Food Bank in Davenport.
“Thanks to the generous donations of thousands of bushels of grain to the Bushels for Hunger campaign, local farmers worked together to fight hunger in the Quad City community with these funds” Kirwan said.
“With heartfelt appreciation, we extend our deepest thanks to the Henry, Mercer and Rock Island County Farm Bureaus and participating grain elevators, for 16 years of unwavering support and generosity through the Bushels for Hunger program” said Chris Ford, President and CEO of River Bend Food Bank. “Your commitment has helped provide over 1.7 million meals—bringing hope and relief to countless individuals in need. Partnering with you enables River Bend Food Bank to continue making a meaningful LOCAL impact in our community. Thank you for being a vital part of our mission—your kindness truly makes a difference!"
The Bushels for Hunger program is a joint program coordinated by the Henry, Mercer and Rock Island County Farm Bureaus, in conjunction with the following area grain elevators and ethanol plants: Atkinson Grain, Big River Resources, Cargill, CHS Annawan, Gold Star FS, Hillsdale Elevator and River Valley Cooperative.
Pictured L-R: Mike Secymore, grain merchandiser with Gold Star FS; Chris Ford, President & CEO of River Bend Food Bank; Jeff Kirwan, Mercer County farmer; Gretchen Nollman, Food Sourcing Manager of River Bend Food Bank; Jenny Colvin, Vice President of River Bend Food Bank.
Mercer County Farmer, Jeff Kirwan and Gold Star FS Grain Department Manager, Mike Secymore, presented the donation of $8,369 to Chris Ford, President and CEO of the River Bend Food Bank in Davenport.
“Thanks to the generous donations of thousands of bushels of grain to the Bushels for Hunger campaign, local farmers worked together to fight hunger in the Quad City community with these funds” Kirwan said.
“With heartfelt appreciation, we extend our deepest thanks to the Henry, Mercer and Rock Island County Farm Bureaus and participating grain elevators, for 16 years of unwavering support and generosity through the Bushels for Hunger program” said Chris Ford, President and CEO of River Bend Food Bank. “Your commitment has helped provide over 1.7 million meals—bringing hope and relief to countless individuals in need. Partnering with you enables River Bend Food Bank to continue making a meaningful LOCAL impact in our community. Thank you for being a vital part of our mission—your kindness truly makes a difference!"
The Bushels for Hunger program is a joint program coordinated by the Henry, Mercer and Rock Island County Farm Bureaus, in conjunction with the following area grain elevators and ethanol plants: Atkinson Grain, Big River Resources, Cargill, CHS Annawan, Gold Star FS, Hillsdale Elevator and River Valley Cooperative.
Pictured L-R: Mike Secymore, grain merchandiser with Gold Star FS; Chris Ford, President & CEO of River Bend Food Bank; Jeff Kirwan, Mercer County farmer; Gretchen Nollman, Food Sourcing Manager of River Bend Food Bank; Jenny Colvin, Vice President of River Bend Food Bank.
