Athletics Establishes Partnership to Sack Hunger During 2022 Football Season
9/1/2022 8:29:00 AM | Football
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Southeast Missouri Department of Athletics is teaming up with the Southeast Missouri Food Bank, Sikeston Jaycees, TAG Truck Center and Ford & Liley Countertops to Sack Hunger this upcoming 2022 football season.
For every quarterback sack against opposing teams this year, Sikeston Jaycees, TAG Truck Center and Ford & Liley Countertops will each donate $100 to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. Every $1 donated to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank provides four meals, which means each Redhawk sack will supply 1,200 meals to families facing hunger in the southeast Missouri region.
"This partnership is a win-win all the way around for our community and sponsors," said Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs Nate Saverino. "We are excited to join the Southeast Missouri Food Bank and our generous partners in the fight against hunger all across this great region we proudly serve."
"We are excited to partner with SEMO Athletics and the Redhawk football team for the inaugural Sack Hunger campaign," added Chief Executive Officer of Southeast Missouri Food Bank Joey Keys. "We hope this effort will remind people that many of our neighbors across the region live in homes without enough food. With every sack by the SEMO defense, our generous sponsors will help the food bank provide 1,200 meals to families, children and seniors who don't have enough to eat."
River Radio, the official radio broadcast partner of SEMO Athletics, will also support the campaign by airing public service announcements during Redhawk football broadcasts throughout the 2022 campaign.
Fans who wish to join the Redhawks in the fight against hunger can donate to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank at SEMOFoodBank.org.
About Southeast Missouri Food Bank
Southeast Missouri Food Bank provides food to 140 food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in 16 southeast Missouri counties. They include Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, and Wayne counties. The food bank also provides mobile food distributions, monthly boxes of food to eligible seniors and weekend backpacks of food to 1,200 students in 30 school districts. The mission of Southeast Missouri Food Bank is to end hunger and leverage the power of food to build a healthy community. The food bank is affiliated with Feeding America, the nation's largest food bank network, and has received the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator, attesting to its adherence to best practices. Those interested in helping can do so by making a tax-deductible contribution, donating food or volunteering. Visit SEMOFoodBank.org for more information.
About Sikeston Jaycees
The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo has been a tradition in Sikeston, Missouri for over 70 years. Every year, the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo brings over 500 top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls to Southeast Missouri and brings top-tier musical acts every year. The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo donates over $125,000 annually to the surrounding areas to numerous organizations. Attending the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo truly gives back to others in need. The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo has been nationally recognized as a Top 40 Outdoor Rodeo in the country. In 2021, the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo was recognized as the Great Lake Circuit Rodeo of the Year. The Great Lake Circuit covers Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin PRCA rodeos. The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Committee prides itself for being the largest volunteer-only rodeo in the nation.
About TAG Truck Center
TAG Truck Center with locations in Sikeston, Jackson and Farmington, MO deliver Elite Support service, repair and part sales for semi-trucks and big rigs. We are full-service truck dealerships, featuring Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Our goal is to be a hassle-free, one-stop shop for every customer, every time. The TAG/TNTX dealer group boasts 24 rooftops in nine states, employs over 1300 employees and is the third largest dealer group in North America. We are privately owned and our company culture is important to our leadership. Our mission statement is to support and take care of each other, so that we are happy to be here and do a good job for the customer, so that we are mutually profitable long term. Certified Diesel Service Technicians and Parts sales are the life blood of the over the road truck driver and we proudly keep America running.
About Ford & Liley Countertops
The Liley Family has been in business since 1954, founded on the ultimate goal of satisfying customers. Today as Ford & Liley Countertops, that objective continues with their service and products. As one of the first granite fabricators in the area, they are proud to build and maintain the long-lasting relationships they have with their customers. Their staff is comprised of skilled and courteous professionals who are able to turn dream projects into reality. Visit their exquisite showroom or FordandLileyCountertops.com to see all that they have to offer: granite countertops, tile, faucets, and more.
For every quarterback sack against opposing teams this year, Sikeston Jaycees, TAG Truck Center and Ford & Liley Countertops will each donate $100 to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. Every $1 donated to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank provides four meals, which means each Redhawk sack will supply 1,200 meals to families facing hunger in the southeast Missouri region.
"This partnership is a win-win all the way around for our community and sponsors," said Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs Nate Saverino. "We are excited to join the Southeast Missouri Food Bank and our generous partners in the fight against hunger all across this great region we proudly serve."
"We are excited to partner with SEMO Athletics and the Redhawk football team for the inaugural Sack Hunger campaign," added Chief Executive Officer of Southeast Missouri Food Bank Joey Keys. "We hope this effort will remind people that many of our neighbors across the region live in homes without enough food. With every sack by the SEMO defense, our generous sponsors will help the food bank provide 1,200 meals to families, children and seniors who don't have enough to eat."
River Radio, the official radio broadcast partner of SEMO Athletics, will also support the campaign by airing public service announcements during Redhawk football broadcasts throughout the 2022 campaign.
Fans who wish to join the Redhawks in the fight against hunger can donate to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank at SEMOFoodBank.org.
About Southeast Missouri Food Bank
Southeast Missouri Food Bank provides food to 140 food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in 16 southeast Missouri counties. They include Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, and Wayne counties. The food bank also provides mobile food distributions, monthly boxes of food to eligible seniors and weekend backpacks of food to 1,200 students in 30 school districts. The mission of Southeast Missouri Food Bank is to end hunger and leverage the power of food to build a healthy community. The food bank is affiliated with Feeding America, the nation's largest food bank network, and has received the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator, attesting to its adherence to best practices. Those interested in helping can do so by making a tax-deductible contribution, donating food or volunteering. Visit SEMOFoodBank.org for more information.
About Sikeston Jaycees
The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo has been a tradition in Sikeston, Missouri for over 70 years. Every year, the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo brings over 500 top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls to Southeast Missouri and brings top-tier musical acts every year. The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo donates over $125,000 annually to the surrounding areas to numerous organizations. Attending the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo truly gives back to others in need. The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo has been nationally recognized as a Top 40 Outdoor Rodeo in the country. In 2021, the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo was recognized as the Great Lake Circuit Rodeo of the Year. The Great Lake Circuit covers Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin PRCA rodeos. The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Committee prides itself for being the largest volunteer-only rodeo in the nation.
About TAG Truck Center
TAG Truck Center with locations in Sikeston, Jackson and Farmington, MO deliver Elite Support service, repair and part sales for semi-trucks and big rigs. We are full-service truck dealerships, featuring Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Our goal is to be a hassle-free, one-stop shop for every customer, every time. The TAG/TNTX dealer group boasts 24 rooftops in nine states, employs over 1300 employees and is the third largest dealer group in North America. We are privately owned and our company culture is important to our leadership. Our mission statement is to support and take care of each other, so that we are happy to be here and do a good job for the customer, so that we are mutually profitable long term. Certified Diesel Service Technicians and Parts sales are the life blood of the over the road truck driver and we proudly keep America running.
About Ford & Liley Countertops
The Liley Family has been in business since 1954, founded on the ultimate goal of satisfying customers. Today as Ford & Liley Countertops, that objective continues with their service and products. As one of the first granite fabricators in the area, they are proud to build and maintain the long-lasting relationships they have with their customers. Their staff is comprised of skilled and courteous professionals who are able to turn dream projects into reality. Visit their exquisite showroom or FordandLileyCountertops.com to see all that they have to offer: granite countertops, tile, faucets, and more.
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