SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash.–Numerica Credit Union is supporting a one-day promotion to raise funds for a food bank.
On Sept. 8, Great Grocery Gifting events will pop up throughout this region in an effort to raise $40,000 for Second Harvest. Community members are invited to make a $50 donation to the hunger relief nonprofit. In return, donors will receive a $50 gift card to Yoke’s Fresh Market from Numerica Credit Union.
In Spokane, Second Harvest and Numerica volunteers will be set up from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Numerica SkyRide in Riverfront Park, accepting $50 donations and passing out the $50 grocery gift cards.
People are Struggling
According to Numerica CU, in the Inland Northwest one-in-nine people struggle with hunger according to Feeding America’s 2022 Map the Meal Gap data. Second Harvest is able to turn each $50 donation into food for 250 meals. If Numerica is able to give away all 830 gift cards across the region, Second Harvest can provide food for more than 207,000 meals for those in need, the credit union said.
“Numerica is committed to giving back to organizations that support vulnerable families in our community,” said Amanda Swan, Numerica’s assistant vice president of community development and impact. “We wanted to find a fun way to reward people for their generosity, raise awareness for the work of Second Harvest, and make an impact in our neighborhoods.”
The $3.6-billion Numerica CU has more than 170,000 members.