Convoy of Hope Arrives in Kansas City with $1 Million in Food, Giveaways and Services
Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) June 04, 2014 -- Convoy of Hope will stop in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, June 7, at Swope Park to provide a day of free food, goods and services. The community celebration is one of dozens Convoy of Hope will host in 2014 throughout the United States. In 2013, more than 118,000 guests attended the $50-million tour at stops around the country.
WHAT: A free Kansas City community event offering $1 million in free goods and services including more than 35,000 pounds of groceries, haircuts, dental check-ups, family portraits, health services, job and career services, a kids carnival and more.
While supplies last—all are welcome. No I.D. required.
WHY: Provides an opportunity for more than 1,000 local community volunteers to share hope and tangible help with thousands of their neighbors in a spirit of honor and dignity.
WHO: The community of Kansas City, Mo., including numerous local businesses, organizations, churches and Convoy of Hope. Convoy of Hope is also working with Plum Organics at the outreach and will provide guests with their organic child food products.
WHEN: Saturday, June 7 - Gates open at 10 a.m. (rain or shine)
WHERE:
Swope Park
6600 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64130
Media Opportunities:
- Highlight local residents serving their communities.
- Interview local families participating in the event.
- Speak with national leaders from Convoy of Hope.
Learn more about the outreach by visiting convoyofhope.org/kansascity or contact Carri Ellis at 816-277-1326.
About Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope, a faith based organization founded in 1994, has a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 11 consecutive years. In the last 20 years, Convoy of Hope has served more than 65 million people. For more information, please visit http://www.convoyofhope.org.
Molly Erickson, Convoy of Hope, +1 (417) 300-5432, [email protected]
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