Second Harvest Food Bank is set to host two celebrity bagging events April 4 and May 2 in continuation with the Harvest for Hunger campaign, which runs through June.
Guests can visit the Avon Lake Giant Eagle, 31990 Walker Road, on April 4 and/or the Amherst Giant Eagle, 2201 Kresge Drive, on May 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. both days to interact with Second Harvest personnel and representatives from the Harvest for Hunger campaign, according to a release.
“This is a time of year where we always see low donations,” said Julie Chase-Morefield, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank.
“It’s (Celebrity Bagging) just a fun way to keep the campaign energized; we just try to do something fun to get people excited about the campaign again.”
The event is a prime opportunity for community members to learn more about the campaign and how their contributions will help people in need, Chase-Morefield said.
Giant Eagle representatives have reported that the Celebrity Bagging events tend to be busy days in the store with an increase in donations, she said.
“I always have fun talking to people going through the line,” said Chase-Morefield. “It’s just fun to have them come out.”
According to the release, guests have a variety of options to choose from when it comes to donating to the campaign, such as Check Out Hunger.
The option is available upon checkout at local Giant Eagle, Heinen’s or Buehler’s Fresh Foods stores, and last year, the donations totaled over $203,000.
“It’s really critical for our food program,” Chase-Morefield said.
“It goes directly back to providing food for community members who are struggling, and that’s the biggest thing.”
According to Chase-Morefield, the Celebrity Bagging event has been effective in connecting community members to the campaign and overall mission of Second Harvest.
To learn more about the campaign or to make a donation, visit www.secondharvestfoodbank.org.
“We have an extra celebrity this year who wanted to participate, so we are really excited about that,” said Chase-Morefield.
“We just hope to see everybody come out.”
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