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WSOY COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE IS THIS FRIDAY! WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

lindsayromano2
Sep 30
2 min read

The WSOY Community Food Drive happens this Friday, October 2nd, at Kroger in Airport Plaza. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the community will come together for one of Decatur’s most impactful days of giving, raising food and funds to support local families in need.


Traffic & Parking Information


Organizers are encouraging donors and shoppers to plan ahead for traffic flow around Kroger to keep the day running smoothly:


  • In-store shoppers, volunteers, guests and parking traffic should enter from the back of Kroger on East Maryland Avenue (Near gas pumps).

  • Donors, Mobile Order pickups, Pharmacy Drive Through customers and vehicles with handicap placards should use the entrance off Airport Plaza Drive.

  • Traffic in front of the stage and the donation area will be one-way only for the safety of all involved.



How to Give


There are several ways for the community to participate:


  • Bring non-perishable food items to Kroger tomorrow between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Enter from Airport Plaza Dr. (Pharmacy side) and turn into Kroger for food and monetary donation drop off. (Shoppers entering from this direction will be re-directed around the food drive footprint to access Kroger parking.)

  • Make a financial donation in person or by calling the donation line during the broadcast at (217) 864-5070 (Phone Lines will be open 6 am to 6 pm on October 2nd). You can also give online at WSOYFoodDrive.com, or Text WSOY 26989.

  • Credit your favorite school when you give! Donations can be applied to your favorite school’s total, giving them a chance to win big prizes while helping fight hunger.

  • Make sure to let our volunteers know if you employer matches employee contributions. ADM is matching colleague donations 2:1!


What to Give

Food pantries have identified a list of their most-needed items, which includes staple products such as canned vegetables, peanut butter, boxed meals, pasta, and cereal. Donors are encouraged to check the full list of requested items HERE.


Why It Matters


Every can, every dollar, and every act of generosity tomorrow will go directly to local food pantries and organizations serving families across Macon County. For more than two decades, the WSOY Community Food Drive has been a testament to what’s possible when an entire community unites behind a common cause. Please give.


The WSOY Community Food Drive broadcast will be live all day from 6am to 6pm on WSOY 1340am and, streaming online at NowDecatur.com or on the free NowDecatur app.


Learn more at wsoyfooddrive.com


 
 
 

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