Georgia FFA Alumni set to kick-off Harvest for America Food Drive

The Georgia FFA Alumni and Georgia FFA will hold the Harvest for America Food Drive on Thurs., April 28 during the Georgia FFA Convention. FFA members and FFA Alumni affiliates are asked to donate canned goods that will be donated to the Macon Area Community Food Bank. The high school FFA Chapter that donates the most canned goods will receive one Washington Leadership Conference scholarship valued at $550. The Middle School FFA Chapter that donates the most canned goods will receive a $250 scholarship for use at FFA Camp, Discovery Conference or State FFA Convention.

To participate, local chapters need only to bring as many
cans of food as possible to Macon. All canned food must be dropped off at the Food Bank truck which will be located in the semi-circle outside of the Alumni area on the back side of the Convention Center. Do NOT leave your canned goods inside the career show or at the registration desk! Drop off all canned goods on Thurs., April 28, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Again this year, chapters are encouraged to bring jars of Peanut Butter as part of their donation. The FFA Advisor or alumni representative should complete the necessary form to let us know how many canned food items are donated from your FFA chapter and alumni affiliate. Download Food Drive Form.

Donations are also accepted. So please spread the word to people in your community that may like to donate.

Can Drive Goals:
• Provide a hands-on opportunity for FFA and Alumni members to participate in service learning activities.
• Provide examples of youth/ adult partnerships working together to improve communities.
• Lay foundation for a solid relationship with local and regional Tractor Supply stores.

Can Drive Incentives:
• The High School FFA Chapter bringing the most cans will receive one WLC scholarship valued at $550.
• The Middle School FFA Chapter that donates the most canned goods will receive a $250 scholarship for use at FFA Camp, Discovery Conference or State FFA Convention.
• The hours FFA members spend on the project can be submitted to the Million Hour Challenge initiative for service learning.

For additional info or questions, contact:
Joy Carter
Georgia FFA Alumni Past President
Email: carterjoy@hotmail.com
Phone: 229-563-2745

 

 

 
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