 The Woodlands, TX - The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau and Hewitt are joining together for a Patriotic Food Drive to benefit Interfaith of The Woodlands.
On Sunday, July 4, 2010, bring non-perishable food items including canned items, soup, pasta, snack foods, cooking helpers, protein items, condiments, desserts, cereal, personal care items, household items, and diapers to the Hewitt Associate Booth at the 13th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival before the Fireworks Extravaganza at Town Green Park and Waterway Square from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also, you can also drop your can goods off at The Town Center Garage and the Six Pines Drive corner lot at Lake Robbins. Bring 5 cans or more and park for free at either of these parking spots.
“Interfaith of The Woodlands is grateful to have been selected as the Red, Hot & Blue Festival Food Drive recipient. With so many individuals and families approaching Interfaith for food this summer, this opportunity will help fill the shelves of our food pantry and truly make a difference. Interfaith is thankful for the community’s ongoing support,” says Dr. Ann Snyder, President and CEO of Interfaith.
Hewitt Associates is a new sponsor to the annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival held each year on July 4 which features live entertainment, Hot Dog and Watermelon eating contests, activities for the kids, Fireworks and much more!
“As one of the largest employers in The Woodlands, Hewitt has always looked for the right causes in the community to align our associate volunteer efforts with financial sponsorship support,” says Tom Earle, Hewitt Associates Operations Leader. “With nearly 1,500 associates in The Woodlands office, Hewitt's associates are active with many volunteer efforts focused on areas of education and human services. We are excited for the opportunity to use the Red, Hot & Blue event to highlight the needs of the Interfaith Food Pantry and to collect food items and money to support their needs.”
For more information, a complete schedule of activities, maps and up-to-date parking information, visit www.redhotblue.org or call 281-363-2447. And for more information on other giving opportunities visit www.woodlandsinterfaith.org.
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The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau and Hewitt Associates are joining together for a Patriotic Food Drive to benefit Interfaith of The Woodlands.
Pictured left to right: Nick Wolda, President of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau; Kathy Rifaat, Programs & Services Director of Interfaith of The Woodlands; Tom Earle, Operations Leader of Hewitt Associates; Dr. Ann Snyder, Executive Director of Interfaith of The Woodlands; and Kelly Overbeck, Business Development Specialist of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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