Omaha Dealership and Ford to Offer 2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive Event
Atchley Ford in Omaha, NE is proud to be a part of the 2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive that allows guests to provide meals to those in need while test driving the new Ford Escape.
Online, July 18, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Ford Motor Company has joined forces with the leading United States hunger-relief organization, Feeding America, to announce the new 2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive. Announced on July 13, the various city events will give guests at each individual Hunger Drive the opportunity to experience the all-new 2013 Ford Escape while also providing meals through Feeding America.
In recognition of every attending Hunger Drive guest, Ford has pledged to provide 40 meals per attendee to Feeding America; an amount that Feeding America anticipates will accumulate to more than 1.2 million meals. Participants will also be presented with Ford backpacks as well as an entry into sweepstakes to win a new 2013 Ford Escape.
"Ford has always embraced helping people in need, and this is a good way to give back to the community while simultaneously showcasing the all-new Escape," stated Ford Brand Content and Alliances Marketing manager Crystal Worthem. "For the first time, Ford is linking its charity support with bringing a new vehicle to the market."
Organizers of a Ford Escape Hunger Drive event will be wholly supported by Ford and provided with the appearance of an all-new Escape at their event as well as a Ford expert to answer all questions. Those who are interested in the possibility of organizing can visit http://escapehungerdrive.com for more information.
"We at Feeding America are proud of our longstanding relationship with Ford," said Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America. "Ford has a history of merging transportation with hunger-relief efforts, and we are grateful they are extending that partnership linked to the 2013 Escape to help us get food to millions of families struggling with hunger."
The all-new 2013 Ford Escape features include hands-free liftgate, fuel-efficient EcoBoost engine, active park assist and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) to make for a smarter way of driving.
Atchley Ford in Omaha, NE has a large selection of new 2013 Ford Escapes. For more information, visit Atchley Ford on Facebook at http:// facebook.com/AtchleyFord or on their website at http://AtchleyFord.com.