1,000 Hungry Neighbors to Receive Thanksgiving Meals in 2018

Food-Bank-of-NWI-2018Majestic Star Casino and Hotel, Jewel-Osco, and Chicago radio stations 101.9 The Mix, The New SHE 100.3 and 97.1 FM The Drive are partnering with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to provide 1,000 local families in need with Thanksgiving meal assistance. The Thanksgiving Community Care-a-Van will provide individuals and families with food for a complete Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey, vegetables, and other side items.

The distributions are open to all Northwest Indiana residents in need of food assistance, and are first-come, first-served until the end of the distribution or all meals have been served. Distributions will be held at two locations on Wednesday, November 14:

  • 10am – 12pm at YWCA (150 W 15th Avenue, Gary)
  • 4pm – 6pm at Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (6490 Broadway, Merrillville)

“Hunger exists year-round, but it tends to be more apparent during the holidays as our neighbors are faced with the added stress of holiday expenses and expectations,” said Steve Beekman, executive director of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. “We are grateful to community partners like Majestic Star, Jewel-Osco, and Hubbard Radio for helping meet the needs of our community and provide additional holiday meals and groceries this holiday season.”

“Helping people who are in need has been a long-held initiative for Jewel-Osco,” said Paul Gossett, President of Jewel-Osco. “We are fortunate to partner with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Hubbard Radio and Majestic Star Casino & Hotel to give back this holiday season.”

In addition to sponsoring 1,000 Thanksgiving meals for Northwest Indiana residents in need, Hubbard Radio Chicago is holding three holiday food drives at Lake County Jewel-Osco grocery stores to raise additional food, funds, and awareness for hunger relief in our community. Individuals are welcome to drop off food donations on Saturday, November 10, at Jewel-Osco in Munster, Indiana where 97.1 fm The Drive and PM Drive host Seaver will be on site from 10am to 4pm for the final food drive collection. For more details on food drive and Care A Van go to wdrv.com and type in keywords Majestic Star Casino.

Nearly 100,000 Northwest Indiana residents struggle with hunger throughout the year—including more than 30,000 children—but the pressure of the holiday season can make it even more difficult for families trying to make ends meet. The Food Bank provides additional food assistance to people in need throughout the holiday season, working closely with the community to ensure neighbors have access to enough nutritious food this time of year.

For more information on where to receive help or how to get involved, visit foodbanknwi.org.