97 Rock's Operation 'Rock out Hunger' shows support for FeedMore WNY
Nov 21, 2024
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For 19 years now, 97 Rock's Dave Jickster has camped out in a trailer to collect donations around the clock for a good cause.
"It's a very uplifting feeling to see the 'City of Good Neighbors' -- I know we always hear that term, but it's true. When you see people step up to the plate and donate it's great," said Jickster, an on-air personality and director for special projects for 97 Rock. "FeedMore needs food 365 days of the year, not just around Thanksgiving time."
They are collecting perishable and non-perishable food items, hygiene products, turkeys, and monetary donations all to help support FeedMore Western New York's mission of helping neighbors in need.
"You could be helping a co-worker--a family member--your neighbor down the street, your child's classmate. You may not realize they are experiencing food insecurity, so many people struggle quietly," said Catherine Shick, public relations manager for FeedMore WNY. "Events like Rock Out Hunger make it possible to nourish them, to support them, to let them know that they are not alone."
According to FeedMore WNY, 1 in 8 adults face food insecurity, including 1 in 5 children. By dropping off donations in the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital parking lot until 10 a.m. Tuesday or by making a donation online, you can help support around 400 of FeedMore's hunger relief partners and shelters.
Each donation also enters you into winning prizes, including Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tickets, movie tickets, or an autographed Bills helmet signed by both Josh Allen and Jim Kelly.
For more information on Operation Rock Out Hunger, visit either 97 Rock's page here or FeedMore WNY's here.
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