2nd Annual Food Drive

Well here we are again! After a very successful food drive in 2008, West Valley and Ogden Auto Plaza are at it again. For every pound of food donated we will match it so it’s like doubling whatever you contribute. Last year we donated over 800 pounds of food thanks to all of our employees and customers that stepped up and donated last year. All of us agreed it was one of the best and most fulfilling things we have ever done and we’d like to do it again this year except make it bigger and better than ever. Our goal is to receive 500 pounds of food per store for a total of 2000 pounds! We can do it folks. We don’t need much. Just a couple cans of food for every customer that comes in and we’ll meet our goal.
As I’m sure you can guess the need is a greater need than ever this year. The Utah Food Bank is reporting a 30% increase over last year of folks requesting their services. I’m sure we’ve all felt the effects of the downturn and the less privileged feel the brunt of the downturn. The most needed items are: Peanut Butter. Mac and Cheese, Canned Meats, Stews, Chili, Box prepared Meals, Canned Fruits and Vegetables (Low Sugar Preferred). You don’t need to bring in much to make a HUGE difference. Every little bit counts.
Last year along with KBER we gave away a minivan to the most deserving person. We had listeners and customers submit their stories to the KBER e-mail and had Mick and Allen of KBER decided who should win the van. A young man named Evan Sorensen won the van last year. He had been wheelchair bound since an accident about 12 years ago if I remember right. He was unable to secure a job because of no transportation. This vehicle changed Evans life and helped him secure a job and live a fulfilling life. Again it was one of the coolest things we’ve ever been a part of and we want to do it again this year. If you know of someone deserving of a reliable minivan please submit their story to mick@kber.com. Can you imagine how cool it would be if they won?
Folks, I know these are tough times for a lot of us. This is a time to count our blessings, be grateful for food on the table, a healthy family and a car in the garage. Let’s look at the holiday season as an opportunity to show our gratitude for the blessings in our lives by giving to the less fortunate.

Thank you in advance!