GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — The 2024 KARE 11 Food Fight sponsored by The Salvation Army was a huge success in helping to feed families across our area.
Thanks to the generosity and support of KARE 11 viewers, the Food Fight collected nearly $100,000 worth of food and financial donations, which is enough for 121,213 meals, according to The Salvation Army.
“Demand for food assistance in Minnesota has doubled in the last two years, and the need is staggering,” said Lt. Colonel Randall Polsley, Salvation Army division commander. “The KARE 11 Food Fight is the cornerstone of our month-long food collection to help address these needs, and we are enormously grateful for both KARE 11’s substantial effort and for their viewers’ abundant generosity.”
"We take pride in informing and providing a platform for resources in our community," said KARE 11 Community Relations Manager Alexis Rogers. "Actively serving our community is important to us. Our goal for the KARE 11 food fight was to raise awareness, resources and embody our commitment to address the needs of all Minnesotans while connecting in a genuine way. Serving alongside our viewers in a fun way is always an honor and privilege."
KARE 11 anchors competed throughout the month-long event to collect the most donations. Here are the final results:
Team Reggie takes the crown for non-perishable food donations, all collected during the final day of the Food Fight on Thursday, March 28. Team Reggie collected 859 pounds of food, ahead of Team Bel in second place with 644 pounds of food, Team Randy in third place with 572 pounds of food, and Team Julie with 55 pounds of food.
Combined with financial donations collected throughout the month, however, Team Julie is the overall winner with $36,179 raised. Team Reggie comes in second at $21,339; Team Bel and Team Randy were in a close competition for third place, with Team Bel edging out Team Randy, $19,806 vs. $19,657.
Even though the Food Fight campaign has wrapped up, the need in our region continues. Learn more about The Salvation Army's efforts to feed families on The Salvation Army website.
Below, watch how food donations can have an impact on the community.
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