Thank You

A big thank you goes out to the employees of Kauffman and Associates for raising $3,919.76 to fight hunger in our community. A team of 45 Spokane employees held a “penny” drive, which blossomed into a company-wide coin drive. They competed with a branch in Silver Spring, MD to see which team could raise the most money for charitable causes in their communities.

Kauffman and Associates, Inc., which was launched in 1990, provides high-quality professional services in public health, education and economic development issues, the company Web site said. Members of the Spokane fundraising team contacted their vendors and those companies kicked in $700. Employees in Spokane, smaller outlying branches and employees working independently raised another $1,609.88, which the company matched.

The drive was definitely a team effort. Sharon Tyrrell researched fundraising and pitched the idea to her coworkers. Daphne Williams served as captain of the Magic Pennies (Spokane) team, baking a pie that raised $113. Gary Olivieri was the largest single donor on the team. Carol Sells counted coins on a daily basis, providing updates that motivated people to keep donating. Other team members included Anisha Thompson; Chiron Cummings; Dan Olson; Daryl Reed; Hjordis Bearchum; Ilene Nyberg; John Whittaker; Kathy Lewis; Liz Lewis; Lori King; Pamela Hills; Shelley Merrill; Wanda Kamps and Wyndell Wilhelm.

The totals from the Season of Giving Food Drive are in! 10,029 pounds of food and $2,151 was raised to help feed people in need this holiday season. Special thanks to Yoke's Fresh Market, KXLY 4 News and everyone who helped make this drive a huge success!

Dec. 6 through 9 was Beef Counts Week where Washington Beef Producers helped Second Harvest at four mobile food bank distributions throughout Eastern Washington. Washington ranchers and other community volunteers helped Second Harvest distribute 3 pound boneless round roasts along with a mix of fresh produce and other perishable foods.

Pasco: 408 clients served; 15,945 lbs
Yakima: 532 clients served: 19,105 lbs
Ellensburg: 328 clients served; 17,637 lbs
Spokane: 287 clients; 7,667 lbs

Click here to see pictures from Beef Counts Week.

Congratulations to Mt. Spokane High School -- this year's Tackle Hunger champion! Students there did an amazing job raising money to help Second Harvest feed hungry families and seniors in Spokane. Special thanks to Darigold for sponsoring the second annual campaign. Please click here to learn more.

Thanks to the South Hill Adventist Church on 57^th and Freya for hosting their annual Journey to Bethlehem outdoor event. Nearly 5,000 guests participated in the event and raised $1,700 to help people in need.

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