PORTLAND, Oregon — Oregon Food Bank is in the midst of "Racing to Stop Hunger". In these tough economic times, Oregon Food Bank and its network providers help over 250,000 people each month throughout Oregon and SW Washington. Community business partners – Bi-Mart, Pick N Pull Self-Service Auto Dismantlers and Schnitzer Steel – are hosting this food drive to help feed the hungry in our local area.
Our goal is to raise 100,000 pounds of food donations. The total amount collected will be announced at the Bi-Mart Salute to the Troops 125, K&N Pro Series, West event at Portland International Raceway this Sunday on July 18th.
On July 16, 17 and 18 Portland International Raceway, located at West Delta Park; 1940 North Victory Blvd., will be an official drop off site for Racing to Stop Hunger food drive, donations can be dropped off at the main entrance at the Oregon Food Bank truck. There will also be a drop off location on the midway at the Schnitzer Steel Vendor Booth. Canned food and any non-perishable food items or financial donations (checks and credit cards) are welcome.
Every month, over 935 hunger-relief agencies count on the generosity of the community to meet the growing need of our most vulnerable citizens. As members of the media, we seek your support to spread the word of our campaign during this food drive.
Schnitzer Steel, Pick N Pull and Bi-Mart are very proud to be able to host this campaign in such difficult times for so many people. Your support and coverage - on your websites, in print and on the air - to engage the community is needed.
Included in the campaign, Tom Klauer, president of Pick N Pull, Rancho Cordova, CA, will be driving the No.25 Steel Racing by Schnitzer Steel; Toyota Camry in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, West; Bi-Mart Salute to the Troops 125 at Portland International Raceway on July 18th. This is the series second visit to PIR. This will be Tom’s debut in the K&N Pro Series, West division. “We are excited to be able to spread the word about hunger awareness through this marketing opportunity,” expresses driver, Tom Klauer. When asked about his thoughts regarding his debut, his reply included, “I just want to do well, and get out there and race.”Along with Tom’s veteran crew chief, Roger Bracken, doing well is just what they plan on doing.
Bi-Mart is offering a $5.00 off when you purchase your tickets for the event, inside their local Metro area Bi-Mart stores. This event is tape delayed on SPEED channel, and will re-air on July 29th at 3pm Pacific time. For additional information regarding the Bi-Mart Salute to the troops 125 event, on July 17th and 18th please visit: www.PortlandNASCAR.com
For a full description of the important work done by Oregon Food Bank, please go to the following website: www.oregonfoodbank.org.
