Contributed by Glen the DUDE Butts
"Bikers Fighting Hunger" food drive
"begins January 1st to End of February "
This is a food drive that has been going on for the last 9 years now- set up
to raise food for food banks in Matsu Valley.
Originally started by a bunch of caring Bikers- this food drive has grown
exponentially with volunteers- from Government Officials, to recovering drug,
and alcohol addicts, and everyone in-between. Business owners that give there
time and services to help in the special events to the drive, to those in the
media that put this drive out there for people to read and or see on TV to know
where and how to donate, It is a combination of all this that keeps it going
every year. All with one purpose to help others that need a hand up in life
throughout the valley. And this shows that there is hope in our community with
so many of us that are willing to do something to better ourselves and our
neighbors out of pure kindness.
There are multiple drop sites for the food drives pick ups, and or donation
jars too, at all four Three Bears Alaska grocery stores- Knick- Palmer Wasilla-
Pittman- Big Lake, Denali Harley Davidson, House of Yamaha, Performance Yamaha,
Fishers Fuel, Body Piercing Unlimited, Subway, Spenard Builders Supply- Wasilla
and Palmer, and Q99.7 KMBQ Valley Radio.
There are more companies that donate to the drive as well- With items of food,
or supplies for the annual special events. So another thank you to Carrs, Fred
Meyers, Walmart, Target, Kaladi Brothers, Tub n Tan House, Matsu Water, Extreme
Fun Center of Wasilla, Comming Attractions Theatre,
And Christian Motorcyclists Association's-
MIDNIGHT SON RIDERS CHAPTER 801.
This years annual special events are as follows......
Spaghetti feed @ the Alano Club- located @ 901 Snowhomish drive. Starting Sunday February 23 from 2pm till done- usually 5'ish, entry fee is 12cans of food, or $12, children (12 and under) free.
Tires for Tacos @ Denali Harley Davidson, saturday February 15 from 12 to 4pm entry fee is also 12 cans of food or $12.
Both events raise so much every year. And are the big reason this drive works-
and there will be DOOR PRIZES at each event too. So come down to one, or both
and have some great food, good times, and great company- while showing support
for your community.
Thank you again and God Bless
Sincerely,
Glen Butts
aka- The DUDE
