RICHMOND, VA – (Thursday, July 8, 2010) – Help us help others!  The Richmond Kickers and MARTIN’S Food Markets are teaming up with the Central Virginia Food Bank to sponsor a food drive during the month of July.  Now through July 31, there will be a food collection container at Ukrop Park where Kickers players, families and friends can do their part by donating non-perishable foods to needy families of Central Virginia.  The food drive will culminate at the Kickers pro soccer game on Saturday, July 31 against the Harrisburg City Islanders.  Bring a non-perishable food item to the game and receive a coupon for $5.00 OFF admission*.
 
The first day of summer has come and gone, and that means many low-income children in our community are now without the nutritious breakfast and lunch meals they received at school each weekday. The consequences of this change can be significant, both in cognitive and physical growth. The Central Virginia Food Bank, fights hunger in our region by providing food and grocery products to an extensive network of partner agencies who serve our most vulnerable neighbors. The Food Bank also prepares and delivers hot, healthy meals to at-risk children in summer/afterschool programs and backpacks filled with weekend meal items for school children in need.  These programs feed thousands of people in 31 counties and 5 cities in Central Virginia.

As a grocery store chain, MARTIN’S has a charitable mission to fight hunger. They participate in many programs to donate food and funds to regional food banks including the Central VA Food Bank.

Help us help others by feeding the community.  Drop off your donation at Ukrop Park or mark your calendar for the Kickers pro game on July 31st.  Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm at Richmond City Stadium.  For more information, visit RichmondKickers.com.
 

*Regular admission prices $12/adult, $7/youth ages 3-17.