CORPORATE DONOR OF THE MONTH: Ford

MAY 2017 – In appreciation of their commitment to eliminating child hunger, we are pleased to recognize Ford as our Corporate Donor of the Month.

“Children cannot learn if they’re hungry.  Ford Fund supports child hunger programs so that every child has a chance to learn, grow and realize their potential.”

-Larry Gregerson, Program Manager, Ford Motor Company Fund

Ford Fund and Northwest Ford Dealers are once again collecting jars of peanut butter to meet a growing need during the summer months to feed hungry children.  Dealerships throughout the region are participating, and there are 39 in the Oregon Food Bank Network service area.

Since 2014, the drive has collected over 100,000 pounds of peanut butter, feeding thousands of kids throughout the summer.  It’s a key part of Ford Focus on Child Hunger, a five-state campaign in the Pacific Northwest by Ford dealers to support their community food banks and to make sure no child goes hungry.

In addition to the peanut butter drive, and also a part of Ford Focus on Child Hunger, the Ford Fund donates $100,000 this time of year to acquire child-focused food for distribution in Oregon and Clark County, WA.

Thank you, Ford and Northwest Ford Dealers for your generous support to Oregon Food Bank!