- Bikers drive fill the pantry is taking place for the second consecutive year
- The biker drive has already delivered 2,339 free meals to families in the Eaton county area
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
A local group of motorcycle enthusiasts are coming together to help feed families in need in Eaton county.
The biker's food drive was started in 2022 by the Diamondback and brotherhood motorcycle clubs to support organizations like helping hands food pantry.
The goal is to stamp out hunger and feed as many families in need during the holiday season.
so far in 2023, the drive has helped feed more than 23 hundred families.
"To have a family event you need food, if you're gonna cook a ham or a turkey, they depend on the food, pantry to get those items, so they can enjoy the holiday with family," Brotherhood motorcycle member Jim Kuerbitz.
The last drive of the season will be December 13 at the diamondbacks motorcycle club in Potterville.
The club hopes to expand its efforts into the spring with a drive at Easter time.
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