Oregon Ford Dealers along with the Northwest Ford Dealers Association band together annually to hold a Peanut Butter Drive. During summer months, children across the state are traditionally out of school. Families across Oregon including Gresham depend upon public school free or reduced lunch programs to ensure that children have enough to eat.
Due to Covid the demand on food banks has risen to unprecedented levels. Gresham Ford learned that cupboards were almost bare prior to the annual Fill-A-Bag Food Drive that occurs annually prior to Thanksgiving to New Years.
Ford Focus on Child Hunger
The idea to focus on peanut butter has helped to simplify the message and awareness of childhood hunger across our region. Since 2014, the Northwest Ford Dealers Association has collected more than 280,000 pounds of peanut butter. Helping to feed children throughout the summer months. As a key component of the larger Ford Focus on Child Hunger campaign.
How You Can Help
You can help us fight childhood hunger in the Gresham area by collecting peanut butter and bringing it to Gresham Ford during June 2020. Drop off a jar, box, or even an entire case. SnowCap Community Charities, our local food bank.
The Peanut Butter Drive is a favorite due to the popularity of peanut butter as a whole. Just two tablespoons is packed with nutrients including:
- Protein
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Niacin
- Vitamin B-6
It is also high in calories and heart healthy fats. As a food that is low in carbs it is a great option for those with diabetes. In fact the National Peanut Butter Board identifies it as a great food pantry item due to is extended shelf stable life.
June 2020 Peanut Butter Drive
So buy an extra container of Peanut Butter every time you visit the grocery store between now and June. If we all do that our kids will have a summer with full tummies. Bring your peanut butter donations to Gresham Ford located at the corner of East Powell Blvd. and 3rd Street in Gresham, Oregon. We are just one street over from the Gresham Fred Meyers on Burnside.
Thank you in advance for helping to make the community stronger. Better communities happen when we all get involved.
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