HARVEST FEAST MARATHON RAISES FUNDS AND NON- PERISHABLES TO PROVIDE OVER 64,000 MEALS FOR CHARLOTTE’S HUNGRY

WHAT: 99.7 , Charlotte's Best , and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, a local food bank that serves 19 counties in North and , raised approximately $13,000 and 5,200 pounds of non-perishable food during the 15th annual Harvest Feast Marathon to help fight hunger in the Charlotte region. The drive collected turkeys, non-perishables and cash over the course of two weekends in November. Harris Teeter Supermarket Company was the official sponsor of the drive.

WBTV news reporter and anchor Maureen O’Boyle hosted a press conference on Friday, November 11 to kick-off the drive. 99.7 The Fox’s on-air personalities Morgen and Jeff Kent encouraged donations by offering a chance to win premium WWE Raw wrestling tickets to listeners who pledged to donate. Additional sponsors to the event included Gastonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership.

WHEN: Friday and Saturday November 11 and 12, 2016 Friday and Saturday November 18 and 19, 2016

WHERE: Harris Teeter Stonecrest Shopping Center 7852 Rea Road Charlotte, NC 28277

QUOTE: “This year we raised almost $13,000 and 5,200 pounds of food at the Harvest Feast Marathon weekend events that will provide the equivalent of about 64,000 individual meals for our neighbors in need. This would not have been possible without our wonderful supporters at 99.7 The Fox” said Lisa Marie Nisely, Community Development Coordinator for Second Harvest Food Bank.

“This annual event, over two weekends, gives our listeners the opportunity to join 99.7 The Fox for the chance to help local families in need. Our listeners are extremely generous and show up year over year in support of our community,” said Jeff Kent, Program Director and on-air personality for 99.7 The Fox.

About Second Harvest Food Bank:

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) strives through education, advocacy, and partnerships to eliminate hunger by the solicitation and distribution of food. SHFBM has been in existence since 1981.

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