Weingartz’s 4th Annual Mow Down Hunger Campaign

DETROIT - Sept. 11, 2013 - PRLog -- Weingartz, Michigan’s family owned and locally operated provider of outdoor power equipment since 1945, commits for the fourth consecutive year to help Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan (Gleaners) feed hungry children in Michigan through the Mow Down Hunger campaign. Weingartz wants to raise 1 million meals between September 14 – October 7, 2013, and will match all donations to reach that goal.

Mow Down Hunger campaign proceeds will support Gleaners’ efforts to reach children at risk of hunger, through programs such as BackPack and school-based mobile pantries.  The BackPack program distributes backpacks filled with nutritious food for the weekend.  Each mobile pantry distribution provides approximately 200 households with 50 pounds of nonperishable food, produce and protein.

“Our family has long supported programs that provide for people in the community who are hungry,” said Weingartz President Dan Weingartz.  “Four years ago, when Weingartz stepped in as the Mow Down Hunger matching sponsor, we were excited to see how our customers, and especially employees, embraced the campaign.  We are humbled by their generosity."

Last year, the Mow Down Hunger campaign raised over $310,000, providing nearly 1 million meals to feed hungry children.

“Weingartz support will give hundreds of children across southeast Michigan the food they need to grow up healthy and strong,” said Gleaners President DeWayne Wells.  “No child should ever go hungry and Weingartz’s commitment to our community’s children is greatly appreciated.”

Donations can be made:
Call: 855-315-FOOD (3663)
Text: “EAT” to 85944 (a $10 donation will automatically be added to donor’s phone bill)
Online: Visit www.MowDownHunger.com
Mail: Make check payable to Gleaners Community Food Bank (memo: Mow Down Hunger), P.O. Box 33221, Drawer 43, Detroit, MI 48232-3321

All Weingartz locations are accepting non-perishable food donations through October 7, 2013. Visit http://www.weingartz.com/locations to view store hours and locations.