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2021 Holiday Harvest Food Drive kicks off on Thursday, November 18

2021 Holiday Harvest Food Drive kicks off on Thursday, November 18

Nov 17, 20211 min read

It’s an incredible feeling to receive something from someone, but then it’s perhaps more fulfilling to give back to those who desire it even more.

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and 94.9 MIXfm are inviting everyone to help get its Holiday Harvest Food Drive rollin’ from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 18.

Pima County Community Food Bank (Credit: Community Food Bank)
Pima County Community Food Bank (Credit: Community Food Bank)

Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations from throughout the day at Sams Club on 4701 N. Stone Ave — the location near the Tucson Mall.

Plus, on-air personalities at 94.9 MIXfm, with the added support from 96.1 KLPX, Rock102.1, and 104.9/1490AM ESPN Tucson will be on location, chit-chatting about the event. There’s also work that you’ll be able to snag a photo with the Community Food Bank’s representative, Tom the Turkey.

Volunteers help direct traffic and load groceries into cars at the Community Food Bank’s new drive-through food distribution in Tucson
Volunteers help direct traffic and load groceries into cars at the Community Food Bank’s new drive-through food distribution in Tucson (Photo courtesy of Community Food Bank)

You may be thinking to yourself, “Oh, I won’t be able to make it out there from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and donate non-perishable goods.” That’s totally fine because you can make a donation online. Tucson Electric Power has even offered to match the monetary donations this year.

The Holiday Harvest Food Drive will be happening at Sam’s Club on 4701 N. Stone Ave. For monetary donations, visit communityfoodbank.org or text “HarvestFD” to 76278. 

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Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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