Lyon Communities Kicks off Annual Food Drive

• Donate Canned Goods, Get Application Fee Waived • Residents Earn Rent Credit For Donation Of Canned Goods
By: John Christensen
 
Nov. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Lyon Communities, recognized as one of the largest and most respected privately held multi-family real estate companies in California, has kicked off its annual “Holiday Food Drive” benefitting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
   Lyon Communities is hosting this year’s drive to help the Second Harvest Food Bank reach its goal of raising $11.3 million and collecting 1.6 million pounds of nutritious food.
   “Hunger is a very serious, ever-growing problem – even in the Silicon Valley,” said Suzanne Maddalon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lyon Communities.  “Our goal is to help Second Harvest feed those that for a variety of reasons are struggling to provide enough food for themselves or their families.”
   “During the holidays food banks experience an increase in need, yet also see a sharp reduction in supply,” added Maddalon.  “In addition to raising awareness for Second Harvest’s needs, our food and fund drive will help bridge that gap.  We hope that this will make a significant difference in the lives of those who need it most.”
   Second Harvest Food Bank is the primary source of donated, surplus and purchased food for non-profit agencies in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.  The food bank estimates that one out of every 10 people will receive food during this holiday season, and that one in four people have difficulty providing food to eat.  Every month, Second Harvest feeds approximately 250,000 people in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.  The number of people fed by the food bank on a monthly basis has risen 48 percent since 2007, and is expected to continue to increase.
   All of Lyon Communities in Northern California are participating in the annual food and fund drive, beginning November 1.  Each community is providing potential residents with an incentive to participate; for example, if someone donates five canned goods, Lyon Communities will waive their application fee.
   Food collection barrels have arrived and residents can fill them until they are picked up on Wednesday, November 30.  In addition, residents can donate online through the Second Harvest Food Bank Virtual Food Drive, or mail checks made payable to Second Harvest Food Bank to:  750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA  95125.  Residents should be sure to include Drive ID Number 2004158743 with all offline donations.
   Second Harvest Food Bank partners with more than 300 non-profit agencies to provide food at nearly 650 pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and after-school programs.  
   For more information, visit your local leasing center, or www.lyoncommunities.com/communities/nocal-san-jose-area.
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Source:John Christensen
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