The Traverse Area Association of Realtors (TAAR) held their first annual Hunger Action Month Food Drive from September 24-28. The event took place at TAAR's office in Traverse City, as well as during the Michigan Realtors Convention at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. TAAR employees and attendees at the convention were asked to bring donations of non-perishable food, and they definitely delivered! Nearly 700 lbs. of food were collected between the two locations, which is enough to provide 580 meals. The crew from Morse Moving & Storage of Traverse City volunteered to pick up the donations from both locations and delivered them all to The Northwest Food Coalition.
Everyone involved with the event agreed that it was a rewarding experience.
"Being involved in this effort was very humbling," said Ursel Mayo, Michigan RRC (CRS) State President. "We at CRS/RRC are thankful for partnering with the Traverse Area Association and Move For Hunger organization for this very worthwhile endeavor. Definitely a 'win-win' situation for everyone!"
"No child should be hungry," added Beth Pressler, Associate Broker at Century 21 Town & Country of Grosse Point. "Every closed real estate transaction, residential or commercial, should be part of the Move for Hunger program."
And the donations they collected were exactly the type of food The Northwest Food Coalition was looking for.
"This was a very good food drive and the majority (of the donations) were protein foods which the pantries desperately need to be able to give a total meal," said Val Stone, Food Rescue Coordinator at The Northwest Food Coalition. "Thanks to everyone for all the effort and coordination."
There are more than 1.4 million facing hunger Michigan, including 1 in 7 children. We greatly appreciate the time and effort put in by everyone who generously contributed to this effort!
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