Farm Bureau's "Bushels for Hunger” Marks 1.7 million Meals
Quad City Illinois farmers are helping local families with a donation to the River Bend Food Bank through the Bushels for Hunger program for the 15th straight year. After 15 years, total contributions by the Bushels for Hunger program will exceed $346,000 with this year's $21,523 contribution. This year’s total contribution now brings the total amount of meals donated to over 1.7 million.
Mercer County Farmer and Illinois Farm Bureau District 3 Director Jeff Kirwan presented the donation of $21,523 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 15 years of unwavering support and generosity through the Bushels for Hunger program” said Chris Ford, President & CEO of River Bend Food Bank. “Your commitment has helped provide 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, Gold Star FS, Hillsdale Elevator and River Valley Cooperative.
Mercer County Farmer and Illinois Farm Bureau District 3 Director Jeff Kirwan presented the donation of $21,523 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 15 years of unwavering support and generosity through the Bushels for Hunger program” said Chris Ford, President & CEO of River Bend Food Bank. “Your commitment has helped provide 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, Gold Star FS, Hillsdale Elevator and River Valley Cooperative.
