Ford Dealers in the NW region raised 54,642 pounds of peanut butter amidst the challenges of covid. Robberson Ford located in Bend Oregon did a fantastic job, raising over 14,620 pounds on their own. Here at Gresham Ford we raised a bit over 2,000 pounds of peanut butter to help end childhood hunger in the Gresham Area.
Many may think of Car Dealers as sleazy polyester wearing individuals who start and end the day working to take advantage of their fellow humans. Gresham Ford is and has been different for decades. Originally McRobert Motor Company, Gresham Ford has supported the community and worked to make the community better and stronger. In 2004, Bess Wills took the reins of the new car dealership. Early on she heard about the community involvement and contributions of Gussie McRobert and her husband Chet. Gussie embraced the Dealer with a Heart moniker with her entire being.
“Bess has loved the history of the dealership from the beginning. Early on she told me that she wanted to find a way to help support non-profits and the community and gain their supporters as customers. Spending money on TV ads, or big display ads in expensive newspapers has never been on the table. The Contribute to the Community program has allowed us to support non-profits as we serve their supporters automotive needs. It makes our community better and stronger too, ” shared Annette Freetage, Marketing Director.
The 2021 Ford Peanut Butter Drive has been no different than any of the other food drives or community events for this powerhouse team. Gresham Ford has worked with the local Gresham area food bank, Snow Cap Community Charities for a number of years with their Fill-A-Bag annual food drive over the holidays. Snow Cap is well aware of the childhood hunger crisis in the Gresham area and was ecstatic to have another 2,000 pounds of peanut butter to share with the community.
Peanut Butter is a great choice for food drives and families alike.
Peanut butter is good for you and packed with protein. The Northwest Ford Dealers association formed the food drive around peanut butter after community leaders shared that childhood hunger was the overwhelming challenge in many Oregon and Washington communities.
Thank you again to everyone who participated and helped during this Gresham are event. Follow us on social media for more opportunities to contribute to the community!!
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