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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
THANK YOU: Stock the Pantry 2025 Wrap
THEODORE, Ala. (WKRG) — Our Stock the Pantry food drive has wrapped up, and we want to thank you for your generosity! Getting a glimpse of South Baldwin County from above at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival WKRG News 5's Akievia McFarland spent the day at the Feeding the Gulf Coast distribution center where loads of food were dropped off to help children in need along the Gulf Coast. 'Rich's loves our communities that we serve and it is a privilege to give back in this way,' Merrill South with Rich's Car Wash said. 'We love to do the toy drive, and this is a way to serve our community here in the summertime.' Over the course of our month-long Stock the Pantry food drive, we collected thousands of pounds of food, putting a dent in food insecurity. 'One of the amazing things is to see the food go out and get it in the hands of those that need it, but what we know is every morning we need to find more food and put it back out there. And so, absolutely, this event makes a difference in the community,' Feeding the Gulf Coast CEO Michael Ledger said. Together, we brought in 12,236 pounds of food. That's over 10,000 meals. None of this would be possible without your help and the help of our wonderful sponsors. In April, they went on shopping sprees and loaded up baskets with snacks and meals that are easy for children to prepare on their own. Our sponsors feel it's a joy to give back. 'It's the perfect time for it. You know, kids are going to be getting out of school, headed home. They won't have those meals provided by the school system. So I think it's great to be able to give back to the community,' Trey Lambert with Wind Creek Casino and Hotel said. 'To see the scope of this operation and the amount of people that they feed throughout the year, especially with the cause we're helping with during summer, it's incredible,' Palmer's Toyota COO Jacob Palmer said. International steel company to expand Axis, Alabama, facility We want to give a big thanks to our sponsors, and you, for giving back to Gulf Coast children during this year's Stock the Pantry. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Firehouse Subs awards major grant to Creola Volunteer Fire Department
CREOLA, Ala. (WKRG) — The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded over $37,000 to the Creola Volunteer Fire Department. USA Health expert shares stroke prevention and recognition tips According to a news release, the money, which totals $37,873, will be used to purchase new extrication equipment, including a spreader, cutter and ram. The new equipment will allow members of CVFD to rescue people who become trapped during vehicle crashes and building collapses. The FSPSF was founded in 2005 as a non-profit to 'provide lifesaving equipment, prevention education, scholarships, continued education and disaster relief for first responders and public safety organizations.' WKRG 'Stock the Pantry' sponsors unload donations at Feeding the Gulf Coast Members of CVFD will unveil the grant and the equipment at the Firehouse Subs location in Saraland on Wednesday, May 7 at 10 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
WKRG ‘Stock the Pantry' sponsors unload donations at Feeding the Gulf Coast
THEODORE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG's 'Stock the Pantry' initiative has come to an end and on Friday, sponsors of the event unloaded their donations at the Feeding the Gulf Coast warehouse. Popular Mobile Christmas store to permanently close We partnered with FTGC to help struggling families and children get food during the summer months when school is not in session. The initiative focuses on food that kids are able to make themselves without the help of an adult. Our sponsors play a big role in helping us collect food for children, as they help us collect donations throughout the month of April. They include: Greer's Baldwin EMC Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Palmer's Toyota Superstore Palmer's Airport Hyundai Bryant Bank Hembree Heating and Air Rich's Car Wash Godfather's Pizza Ivan Maisel to join Mobile Sports Hall of Fame We will be live during the day on Friday with the donation drop-offs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Stock the Pantry: Wind Creek
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — One out of every four children along the Central Gulf Coast is food insecure. Wind Creek Assistant General Manager Jonathan Nall joined WKRG's Stock the Pantry campaign, a partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast to help provide meals for children during the summer months. Wind Creek is asking for nonperishable food donations such as canned soup and protein bars until April 30. Find a Stock the Pantry drop-off location near you. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Automotive
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Palmer's Toyota collecting food for Stock the Pantry
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Over 100,000 children along the Gulf Coast who depend on school lunches struggle to know where their next meal will come from. Jacob Palmer from Palmer's Toyota joined WKRG's Stock the Pantry campaign, a partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast to help provide meals for children along the Gulf Coast during the summer. Local fishermen reel in a 700 pound bluefin tuna off Gulf Coast Palmer's Toyota is accepting donations of non-perishable food until April 30 Find a Stock the Pantry drop-off location near you. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
