From Bama followers of Autauga County
By Tatum Northington
Autauga County, AL – Because the Alabama Crimson Tide prepares to tackle their historic rivals, the Auburn Tigers, Autauga County Bama followers are becoming a member of within the pleasure in a particular approach. This yr, they may host an area meals drive to help the “Beat Auburn Beat Starvation” marketing campaign, bringing the spirit of competitors off the sector and into the neighborhood.
The meals drive will happen now by way of Nov. 20 and can profit each the Autauga Interfaith Care Middle and the Autaugaville Group Meals Pantry, making certain donations keep native and have a direct impression on households in want. Group members are inspired to drop off non-perishable meals objects and financial donations at designated assortment factors all through Autauga County: Trustmark Financial institution in downtown Prattville and AmeriFirst Financial institution on Freeway 14 in Prattville.
“We’re excited to help such an necessary trigger,” stated Tatum Northington, president of the Bama Followers of Autauga County. “This pleasant competitors permits us to return collectively as a neighborhood, not solely to help our workforce however to struggle starvation collectively. 1 in 7 Alabamians and 1 in 5 Alabama kids expertise meals insecurity; That is a method we are able to make a distinction locally.”
Within the weeks main as much as the Iron Bowl, followers can present their Crimson Tide satisfaction by contributing to the meals drive and serving to their county make a distinction. Each can of meals collected and each greenback donated brings the neighborhood one step nearer to victory, not solely over Auburn, but in addition over starvation in Autauga County.
For extra info on take part or the place to drop off donations, see the graphic or go to the Bama Followers of Autauga County Fb web page.