‘Banquets for the Brave' benefitting first responders heads to Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Glazer's Beer and Beverage's (GBB) 'Banquets for the Brave' program benefitting first responders is coming to Shreveport.
The program intends to support first responders in nine parishes of northwest Louisiana in collaboration with the First Responder Support Team (FRST).
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According to a press release, Banquets for the Brave aims to:
Raise awareness about the ongoing needs of local First Responders and their families.
Show appreciation for the incredible bravery and dedication of First Responders.
Raise funds to provide essential tools and resources for northwest Louisiana's heroes.
'Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Shreveport is committed to make a meaningful impact raising funds throughout the year,' the release stated. 'We pledge to donate $0.50 for every case of Coors Banquet sold in our market through the end of the year to FRST.'
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GBB is the third-largest Molson Coors Distributor in the United States with 14 branches across several states, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
'We are excited the Glazer family has asked each branch to get local with this program,' said Adam Bullock, Sales Manager at GBB Shreveport. 'We are extremely excited to have found a local non-profit organization, FRST, that is there for our First Responders. Our First Responders are true heroes, and it's time we show them our gratitude. This program is our way of saying 'thank you' for their selfless service.'
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Banquets for the Brave will host various community events, fundraisers, and special promotions to garner support for local heroes. To support or learn more about the program, visit glazersbeer.com/banquets-4-the-brave.
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