For the 16th consecutive year, The River 95.3/WZRV hosted ‘Camping for Hunger’ the week before
Thanksgiving to raise food, monetary donations, and awareness of hunger in the northern
Shenandoah Valley.
All money and donations are directed to C-CAP in Front Royal/Warren County.
2024 donation totals included over 12,100 pounds of food donated and over $15,100 in cash.
With the need in 2024 increasing over 2023, those totals will greatly assist C-CAP’s pantry program.
The cash donations and food equate to nearly 9 months’ worth of need, according to C-CAP Executive
Director Joanne Koszyk.
On-Air personalities Lonnie Hill, Randy Woodward, Ryan Rutherford and Scott Bradley along with
station owner Andrew Shearer and other staff members all slept on the bus this year and broadcast
live the entire week from the parking lot of the Royal Plaza Shopping Center in Front Royal.
During the week-long campout event, The River 95.3 broadcast requests community support and donations
for Front Royal/Warren County C-CAP’s food pantry.
According to Koszyk, C-CAP serves over 5,000 households in a typical year.
Royal Broadcasting President, Andrew Shearer commented, “For 16 years now, this community has
proven it supports its own.
We’re merely the conduit for the great work individuals and businesses do in support of this mission.
I’m truly humbled that we can be a part of it.”
Since 2008, food donations have totaled over 216,000 pounds, with monetary/gift card donations over $157,600.
Dozens of local companies and community groups host in-house food drives, assist on-site, and
provide support to make this ever-growing community venture possible.
A complete list of participating organizations and supporters, as well as a donation link, can be found by visiting here.
The River 95.3/WZRV is committed to serving the community through direct-involvement events,
programs and activities.
For more information, contact the station: 540-635-4121; email: andrew.wftr@verizon.net.
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