ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. -- The Rock Island Arsenal community joined in support of the 2012 Feds Feed Families Food Drive, donating a record amount of nonperishable food items to support the nationwide campaign.
The effort collected more than 4,499 pounds of nonperishable goods that went to the River Bend Foodbank in Moline, Ill., to help feed local families, topping last year's total of 2,790 pounds.
"This was a widespread effort throughout the island with civilians and military members alike coming together to assist those in need," said Sgt. Maj. Keith Jones, garrison sergeant major. "This effort extends beyond the Department of Defense or the Army, reaching out to the surrounding communities. This was an opportunity for the Army to give back to the Quad Cities area and our Soldiers really stepped up to make this a great success."
ASC Soldiers said they were glad to be able to help Quad Cities-area families in need.
"It was very satisfying, very fulfilling to do my part," said Sgt. Guadalupe Tellez, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, ASC. "One of the Army Values is 'Selfless Service' so it was meaningful for me to participate in the food drive. As a Soldier, it was nice to know we are helping people in our community."
Officials from the River Bend Foodbank, that distributes provisions to 22 counties in Iowa and Illinois, were pleased with the results.
"We are very grateful for the effort put forth by Rock Island Arsenal to support the Feds Feed Families Food Drive," said Caren Laughlin, River Bend Foodbank marketing director. "The folks there are very well organized and wonderful to work with. They provided an amazing amount of food that is needed now more than ever."
Last year, the nationwide Feds Feed Families Food Drive collected a record 5.7 million pounds of nonperishable food items. The results of this year's campaign will be released in late September.
For more information on the Feds Feed Families program, go to: http://www.fedsfeedfamilies.gov/index.aspx
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