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Food Gatherers are Rockin’ for the Hungry

A member of Feeding America, Food Gatherers, the food rescue and food bank program serving Washtenaw County, wants to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. Their largest outdoor food and fund drive, Rockin’ for the Hungry, will be hosted by Ann Arbor’s 107.1 (WQKL) and Kroger from November 30 through December 4.

            Radio personalities broadcasting virtually from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Community members can join by tuning in to 107.1 FM for interviews with community leaders, donor-sponsored power hours and updates. Food Gatherers seeks to raise 1 million meals for our neighbors. Gifts will be matched one-to-one by generous community members and organizations.

 

For donations and more information, call 734-761-2796 or visit FoodGatherers.org/rockin.

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