Race Against Hunger Program Challenges the Strathmore Community to Support Wheatland County Food Bank

Strathmore, Alberta: The World Professional Chuckwagon Association’s drivers are racing for more than bragging rights this weekend on the 2010 WPCA Dodge Pro Tour. As part of the new Race Against Hunger program presented by Encana, the drivers are working with Wheatland County Food Bank to raise donations of non-perishable food for those in need.

To date, the Race Against Hunger has raised more than $21,000 and 2,800 lbs of food in support of food banks in the Grande Prairie, Drumheller, Ponoka and Calgary regions. “We hope the Strathmore community gets behind the program and becomes our most supportive community yet. So far, out of all of the official Tour stops, Ponoka was the most driven, raising over 300 lbs of food and $8,000 in cash donations,” says Carmen Stone, Marketing Manager with the WPCA.

“The WPCA is very excited about this opportunity to give local food banks a boost. Our young drivers, who are a big part of this initiative, especially see the real value in being community-minded,” adds Stone.

Encana’s Community Investment Program contains a key focus on supporting family and community wellness. “ We’re aware that the recession isn’t over for everyone, so raising awareness for food banks is a great way for us to give back to the communities where we live and work,” says Darci-Jane McAualy, Group Lead of Community Relations for Encana.

Chuckwagons served the hard working settlers of western Canada as portable kitchens on cattle drives and long hauls across the prairies. “It’s nice to think that the chuckwagon hasn’t changed much – it provided food and comfort then, and it’s continuing to do so today,” adds Stone.

The Race Against Hunger Chuckwagon will be located at the entrance of the Strathmore Hertiage Days grounds so community members can drop off non-perishable food and get a chance for autographs and interaction with the WPCA’s “food drivers”. The wagon will be available for the duration of the event, and will also accept cash donations.

For more information contact:

 

Carmen Stone
Marketing Manager
World Professional Chuckwagon Association
Phone: 403-404-9722
carmen.stone@wpca.com

 

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