Here's a press release from GM Mike Perry:
1,112 Families Fed This Thanksgiving
Thanks to Operation Thanksgiving…….
11/23/09
This Thanksgiving over 1,112 families who didn’t know where their next meal was coming from will sit down to a whole turkey with mashed potatoes, beans, corn, rolls and dessert all because of the generosity of 88.3, WCQR radio listeners.
WCQR, a contemporary Christian radio station in the Tri-Cities, challenged their listeners to purchase a food basket for $25 that would go to Second Harvest Food Bank. The goal was 500 baskets. Mike Perry, General Manger of WCQR said “this was the first time we ever tried something like this and we thought 500 baskets would be great. But we were all overwhelmed when our listeners generously gave over 1,112 baskets to feed the hungry in our community.
Perry said the idea came from all the media reports of families going without food. “We couldn’t stand the thought of that happening so we decided to do something about it.”
Not only will these families receive food for their stomachs, they will also receive food for their souls as Life Way Christian Stores has donated a New Testament Bible to put into each box.
Perry said, “We are so grateful for our listeners who gave so generously and for Life Way’s donation of the Bibles and for 2nd Harvest working so hard to put these boxes together on such short notice.” WCQR will be able to present Second Harvest Food Bank a check for over $27,000 Tuesday on behalf of it’s listeners.
1,112 Families Fed This Thanksgiving
Thanks to Operation Thanksgiving…….
11/23/09
This Thanksgiving over 1,112 families who didn’t know where their next meal was coming from will sit down to a whole turkey with mashed potatoes, beans, corn, rolls and dessert all because of the generosity of 88.3, WCQR radio listeners.
WCQR, a contemporary Christian radio station in the Tri-Cities, challenged their listeners to purchase a food basket for $25 that would go to Second Harvest Food Bank. The goal was 500 baskets. Mike Perry, General Manger of WCQR said “this was the first time we ever tried something like this and we thought 500 baskets would be great. But we were all overwhelmed when our listeners generously gave over 1,112 baskets to feed the hungry in our community.
Perry said the idea came from all the media reports of families going without food. “We couldn’t stand the thought of that happening so we decided to do something about it.”
Not only will these families receive food for their stomachs, they will also receive food for their souls as Life Way Christian Stores has donated a New Testament Bible to put into each box.
Perry said, “We are so grateful for our listeners who gave so generously and for Life Way’s donation of the Bibles and for 2nd Harvest working so hard to put these boxes together on such short notice.” WCQR will be able to present Second Harvest Food Bank a check for over $27,000 Tuesday on behalf of it’s listeners.
I want to thank you for your giving and prayers! God Bless and have a GREAT Thanksgiving...brian
(pictured Scott Kinney of Second Harvest getting a over $27,000 check from Mike Perry)
