Convoy of Hope Arrives in Coffee County with $1 Million in Food, Giveaways and Services
Manchester, Tennessee (PRWEB) October 10, 2013 -- Convoy of Hope will stop in Manchester, Tenn., on Saturday, October 12, at the Coffee County Fairgrounds to provide a day of free food, goods and services. The community celebration is one of dozens Convoy of Hope is hosting in 2013 throughout the United States. Already, more than 93,000 guests of honor have attended the $50-million tour of hope.
WHAT: A free Coffee County community event offering $1 million in free goods and services including groceries, haircuts, dental check-ups, health services, kids carnival and more.
While Supplies Last - All are Welcome - No I.D. Required
WHY: Provides an opportunity for more than 500 local community volunteers to share hope and tangible help with thousands of anticipated neighbors in a spirit of honor and dignity.
WHO: The community of Coffee County, Tenn., numerous local business, organizations, churches and Convoy of Hope.
Convoy of Hope, a faith-based organization founded in 1994, has a driving passion to feed the world through community outreaches, children’s feeding initiatives, disaster response and partner resourcing. Convoy of Hope has a long history as a first responder in times of natural disasters and has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for nine consecutive years. For more information on Convoy of Hope please visit http://www.convoyofhope.org.
WHEN: Saturday, October 12 — Gates open at 10 a.m. (Rain or Shine)
WHERE: Coffee County Fairgrounds
99 Lakeview Drive
Manchester, Tennessee 37355
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
-Highlight local residents serving their community
-Interview local families participating in the event
-Speak with national leaders from Convoy of Hope
Learn more about the outreach by visiting http://coffeecounty.convoyofhope.org/ or contact outreach coordinators at 931-450-0300.
Molly Erickson, Convoy of Hope, http://www.convoyofhope.org, +1 417-300-5432, [email protected]
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