For Immediate Release
May 21, 2015
Contact
Judy Stermer, Vermont Foodbank
802-505-0699
Win a New Car and Support the Vermont Foodbank
Barre, VT—The Vermont Foodbank announced today the start of Drive For Charity. For just $5, participants can enter to win their choice of a brand new Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, Scion tC or Honda Civic. Raffle tickets are only available online.
New Scion tC
New Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sedan
New Toyota Corolla L
New Honda Civic LX
The winner’s choice of vehicle will be donated to the Vermont Foodbank. “We’ve wanted to partner with a nonprofit to hold the Drive for Charity for a long time,” said Dave Birmingham, 802 Cars owner. “We want to give away a great car and raise a ton of money for the Foodbank, and we are thrilled that our idea is finally getting off the ground.”
“We are so grateful to 802 Cars for their long time partnership in the work of ending hunger in Vermont,” said John Sayles, Vermont Foodbank CEO. “Because 802 Cars is donating the winning vehicle, every dollar of every ticket sold will go directly to feeding our neighbors in need! That’s 15 meals for every ticket purchased.”
For a list of rules and to purchase a chance to win, visit www.802DriveforCharity.org.
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About the Vermont Foodbank
Vermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization, serving Vermont through a network of food shelves, meal sites, shelters, senior centers and youth programs. In FY2014, the Vermont Foodbank distributed nearly 9 million pounds of food to 153,100 Vermonters. The Vermont Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, is nationally recognized as one of the most effective and efficient nonprofits and food banks in the nation. Charity Navigator awarded the Vermont Foodbank four out of a possible four stars. Learn more at www.charitynavigator.org.