October 5th, 2012
6am- 6pm
Kroger, Rt. 36 in Decatur
6am- 6pm
Kroger, Rt. 36 in Decatur
WSOY and our community partners, ADM, Team Soy, Skeff Distributing, Jones & Thomas, Decatur Back & Neck Center, Tickets N Trips, First Christian Church, Dales Southlake Pharmacy, Herald & Review and WAND-TV are coming together to help stock two local food pantries and we are asking for the community's help.
The Goal
Last year, over 640 thousand pounds of food was collected during our 12 hour broadcast at the Kroger on Rt. 36 in Decatur. Over the past 10 years, nearly 3 million pounds of food has been collected during this community event and every pound of food raised goes directly Catholic Charities and Salvation Army to feed the hungry in our community. Last year, because of the wonderful generosity of the community, the WSOY Community Food Drive was also able to give to the Good Samaritan Inn, Oasis Day Center, Northeast Community Fund and the Judy Mason Thanksgiving Basket Project. This year we hope to exceed 650 thousand pounds of food!
History of Giving
Year Goal in Lbs. Lbs. Collected
2002 35,000
2003 56,000
2004 80,000
2005 100,000 110,000
2006 150,000 175,000
2007 200,000 266,000
2008 300,000 300,000
2009 350,000 382,000
2010 400,000 640,000
2011 600,000 640,000
Help The Needy & Win Ca$h For Your School
Thanks to our community partners, we are able to again offer a financial reward to the top 5 local schools that collect the most food for the WSOY Community Food Drive. Individuals and groups can collect ahead of time or stop by our food drive on October 5th at the Kroger on Rt 36 in Decatur to donate food or cash in the name of a particular school. The top 5 schools that generate the most food will be awarded a cash prize. Anyone can help support their favorite school by donating in the name of their school. Parents, grandparents, booster clubs, bands, athletic teams and teachers can and will make a difference. All Macon County schools grades K-12 are eligible to participate.
This year's cash awards:
1st Place $2,500.00
2nd Place $1,500.00
3rd Place $1,000.00
4th Place $750.00
5th Place $500.00
Last years winners were (1st) St. Patrick's School, (2nd) Our Lady of Lourdes, (3rd) Mt. Zion, (4th) St. Teresa High School, (5th) Holy Family.
Get Your Business Involved!
Companies interested in participating can call 877-3344 to receive our easy "how to" package. This package will include fliers and grocery bags to send home with employees to fill and bring to the WSOY Community Food Drive on October 5th. Pick up Service is also available thanks to our friends at Napa Auto Parts. Employees can still designate to their favorite schools.
We will once again be honoring businesses with the WSOY Community Food Drive Good Neighbor Award. Last year's Good Neighbor winners:
Tate & Lyle
Richland Community College
St. Mary's Hospital
Volunteers Make it Happen
Every Year, The WSOY Community Food Drive has hundreds of great volunteers. And every year, we recognize one volunteer with an award for exemplifying the volunteer spirit! With the passing of Neuhoff Media leader, Geoff Neuhoff, The WSOY Community Food Drive has renamed this honor The Geoffrey Neuhoff Spirit Award.
To Volunteer for the WSOY Community Food Drive - Click Here To Register
The Biggest Food Drive Of The Year
Make sure to listen to WSOY- The Voice on October 5th from 6am to 6pm as we broadcast live from the Kroger on Rt 36. We will have hourly incentives, challenges, special guests and more. But most importantly, stop by and donate. A pledge hotline will also be available on October 5th to make a donation by phone.
The Goal
Last year, over 640 thousand pounds of food was collected during our 12 hour broadcast at the Kroger on Rt. 36 in Decatur. Over the past 10 years, nearly 3 million pounds of food has been collected during this community event and every pound of food raised goes directly Catholic Charities and Salvation Army to feed the hungry in our community. Last year, because of the wonderful generosity of the community, the WSOY Community Food Drive was also able to give to the Good Samaritan Inn, Oasis Day Center, Northeast Community Fund and the Judy Mason Thanksgiving Basket Project. This year we hope to exceed 650 thousand pounds of food!
History of Giving
Year Goal in Lbs. Lbs. Collected
2002 35,000
2003 56,000
2004 80,000
2005 100,000 110,000
2006 150,000 175,000
2007 200,000 266,000
2008 300,000 300,000
2009 350,000 382,000
2010 400,000 640,000
2011 600,000 640,000
Help The Needy & Win Ca$h For Your School
Thanks to our community partners, we are able to again offer a financial reward to the top 5 local schools that collect the most food for the WSOY Community Food Drive. Individuals and groups can collect ahead of time or stop by our food drive on October 5th at the Kroger on Rt 36 in Decatur to donate food or cash in the name of a particular school. The top 5 schools that generate the most food will be awarded a cash prize. Anyone can help support their favorite school by donating in the name of their school. Parents, grandparents, booster clubs, bands, athletic teams and teachers can and will make a difference. All Macon County schools grades K-12 are eligible to participate.
This year's cash awards:
1st Place $2,500.00
2nd Place $1,500.00
3rd Place $1,000.00
4th Place $750.00
5th Place $500.00
Last years winners were (1st) St. Patrick's School, (2nd) Our Lady of Lourdes, (3rd) Mt. Zion, (4th) St. Teresa High School, (5th) Holy Family.
Get Your Business Involved!
Companies interested in participating can call 877-3344 to receive our easy "how to" package. This package will include fliers and grocery bags to send home with employees to fill and bring to the WSOY Community Food Drive on October 5th. Pick up Service is also available thanks to our friends at Napa Auto Parts. Employees can still designate to their favorite schools.
We will once again be honoring businesses with the WSOY Community Food Drive Good Neighbor Award. Last year's Good Neighbor winners:
Tate & Lyle
Richland Community College
St. Mary's Hospital
Volunteers Make it Happen
Every Year, The WSOY Community Food Drive has hundreds of great volunteers. And every year, we recognize one volunteer with an award for exemplifying the volunteer spirit! With the passing of Neuhoff Media leader, Geoff Neuhoff, The WSOY Community Food Drive has renamed this honor The Geoffrey Neuhoff Spirit Award.
To Volunteer for the WSOY Community Food Drive - Click Here To Register
The Biggest Food Drive Of The Year
Make sure to listen to WSOY- The Voice on October 5th from 6am to 6pm as we broadcast live from the Kroger on Rt 36. We will have hourly incentives, challenges, special guests and more. But most importantly, stop by and donate. A pledge hotline will also be available on October 5th to make a donation by phone.
For More Information
Overall Questions: Brian Byers or Tammy Moore 423-9744
Question About Getting Your School Involved: Pete Vercellino 520-5098
Questions About Getting Your Company Involved: Karin Betzer 877-3344
Questions Regarding Volunteering Or Pick Up Service: Debbie Bogle 422-8537
