Birmingham’s 5 pro sports teams finish successful inaugural food drive

Today, the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama accepted a special pre-Thanksgiving delivery from representatives and mascots of Birmingham’s 5 professional sports franchises. 

After a week-long campaign, the group unloaded 753 pounds of food that will feed more than 630 people in the Birmingham metro area.

Food Bank combating hunger

The Birmingham Stallions, Birmingham Barons, Birmingham Bulls, Birmingham Legion FC and Birmingham Squadron all participated in the inaugural food drive.

“We are incredibly grateful for all of our local sports teams to come together and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors combating hunger. The food that has been collected is  going to go into our neighbor’s pantries and on their tables just in time for the holidays.”

~Ginger Pegues, director of Development at Community Food Bank of Central Alabama 

This year’s food drive is the first time all five local teams have joined forces on a project that is meaningful and makes a difference in the community.

“At the Birmingham Legion, we want to be part of the fabric of this community. Partnering with the other sports teams in the community to do something good makes us feel a part of something bigger. It is something that we hold very dear and near to our fan base.  

~Jay Heaps, Birmingham Legion President and General Manager

About the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama

Central Alabama has been around for a little over 40 years. Their mission is very simple: feed our neighbors facing hunger. 

“We serve 12 counties throughout Central Alabama and work with 220+ agency partners  to ensure that meals are provided to our neighbors and that no one goes to bed hungry at night.”

~Ginger Pegues, director of Development at Community Food Bank of Central Alabama 

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