Dealer donates 4,000 jars of peanut butter to NeighborImpact
After a successful Peanut Butter Drive, Robberson Ford in Bend and Prineville is donating approximately 4,374 40-ounce jars of peanut butter to NeighborImpact’s Emergency Food Assistance Program.
Protein-rich foods such as peanut butter play an important role for NeighborImpact food program, especially in the summer months when many children lose access to school nutrition programs.
It is estimated nearly 24% of children are unsure how their next meal will be provided and, when school is out during the summer months, local food banks carry a larger responsibility. Peanut butter is an important protein staple to feed kids during these summer months, but is difficult to acquire in adequate quantities.
“We are thrilled to partner with Robberson Ford again this year for the peanut butter drive,” says Carly Sanders, Food Program Manager at NeighborImpact. “We typically see a decrease in donations at the food bank during the summer and, combined with not having access to free and reduced lunches at school, we see in increase in the need for food among children.”
Between May 14th and 28th this year, Robberson Ford donated one 40 ounce jar of peanut butter for every oil change and donated four cases (24 jars) with every new Ford purchase. Robberson Ford Quick Lane Parts and Service departments also offered customers the opportunity to “donate a jar of peanut butter” during check out. Additionally, community partners at Newport Market in Bend and Erickson’s Thriftway in Prineville embraced the effort, promoting the Peanut Butter Drive at their stores and providing Robberson Ford to purchase peanut butter in bulk at a discounted rate.
“We are very excited about the success of this program this year,” says Jeff Robberson, President of Robberson Ford. “Our generous customers, vendors, partners and staff were enthusiastic about giving throughout the two weeks during the peanut butter drive. It is so great being part of the communities in Central Oregon and we are proud to do our part in helping NeighborImpact serve children and families in need. Special thanks also goes out to Newport Market and Thriftway for their ongoing support!”
About NeighborImpact: Since 1985, NeighborImpact has been a leader in developing solutions and bringing resources to Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes County. The agency offers a diversity of services meeting basic human needs for food and shelter, while enriching people’s lives by providing access to increased education, skills, and hope for the future. NeighborImpact is a private nonprofit organization that receives federal, state and local grants, foundation grants, donations from individuals and business in our community. To learn more about NeighborImpact, please visit www.neighborimpact.org.
