Contributed by The DUDE, Midnight Son Riders Chapter 801 of CMA
Bikers Fighting Hunger 2021
1/1/2021 – 2/28/2021
Midnight Son Riders Chapter 801 of CMA
Various Locations
Food Donations
Spaghetti Feed
2/21/2021 – 2PM
Midnight Son Riders Chapter 801 of CMA
The Alano Club
901 Snowhomish Dr. Wasilla
Cost: 12 Cans of Food or $12
Roses for Tacos
2/13/2021 – 12PM
Midnight Son Riders Chapter 801 of CMA
Denali Harley-Davidson
1497 S Hyer Rd. Palmer
Cost: 12 Cans of Food or $12
Beginning January 1st until the end of February, this is a food drive that has been going on for the last 10 years now - set up to raise food for food banks in Matsu Valley.
Originally started by a bunch of caring bikers, this food drive has grown exponentially with volunteers - from government officials, to recovering drug and alcohol addicts, and everyone in-between. Business owners that give their time and services to help in the special events to the drive, to those in the media that put this drive out there for people to read and or see on TV to know where and how to donate,
It is a combination of all this that keeps it going every year, all with one purpose to help others that need a hand-up in life throughout the Valley. And this shows that there is hope in our community with so many of us that are willing to do something to better ourselves and our neighbors out of pure kindness.
There are multiple drop-sites for the food drives, pick-ups and or donation jars too, at all four Three Bears Alaska grocery stores in Valley, Denali Harley Davidson, House of Yamaha, Performance Yamaha, Spenard Builders Supply - Wasilla and Palmer, Extreme Fun Center of Wasilla, Coming Attractions Theatre and Q99.7 KMBQ Valley Radio.
There are more companies that donate to the drive as well, with items of food, or supplies for the annual special events. So, another thank you to Carrs, Fred Meyers, Walmart, Target, Great Alaska Pizza Company, Matsu Water, Subway of Mat-Su, Body Piercing Unlimited, Clean Slate Tattoo, What Tattoo and Christian Motorcyclists Association's - MIDNIGHT SON RIDERS CHAPTER 801.
This year’s annual special events are as follows:
• Spaghetti Feed at The Alano Club, located at 901 Snowhomish Drive, starting Sunday, February 21st from 2pm till done - usually 5'ish. Entry fee is 12 cans of food, or $12, children (12 and under) free.
• Roses for Tacos at Denali Harley-Davidson on Saturday, February 13th, from 12pm to 4pm. Entry fee is also 12 cans of food or $12.
Both events raise so much every year. And are the big reason this drive works. And there will be DOOR PRIZES at each event too. So, come down to one, or both and have some great food, good times, and great company while showing support for your community. And events’ times are subject to change due to possible COVID restrictions, and we ask you respect others if they are social distancing as well.
Keep up to date on our Facebook site @BIKERS FIGHTING HUNGER.
Thank you again and God bless.
Sincerely, Glen Butts, aka The DUDE