‘Feed a Family’ provides holiday meals for the needy

Published 10:33 am Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Hy-Vee of Austin is sponsoring a “Feed A Family” promotion during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Austin Mayor Tom Stiehm will sign a special proclamation Thursday afternoon at Hy-Vee.

For a $10 donation, Hy-Vee shoppers can purchase a ham, Mrs. Gerry’s mashed potatoes, two cans of corn, a dozen buns or bread from Sara Lee, a pumpkin pie and Mrs. Gerry’s cranberry sauce.

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There will be enough groceries to feed two families, according to the sponsors.

More information about the Feed A Family promotion is available at all check-out counters in the store.

On Dec. 22, volunteers from the Salvation Army Austin Corps will pick up the groceries and deliver them to needy families.

Co-sponsoring the Feed A Family promotion are KAUS Radio, Mrs. Gerry’s of Albert Lea, Sara Lee, Hy-Vee and the Salvation Army Austin Corps.

The promotion was launched Nov. 14.