12,000 pounds donated to Camping For Hunger 16

The River 95.3 wrapped up the 16th Annual Camping For Hunger last week.

While final totals are still being calculated, initial estimates for total food donations are roughly 12,000 pounds for the week-long food drive supporting Front Royal/Warren County CCAP.

Since the inaugural Camping for Hunger event in 2008, donations have exceeded over 200,000 pounds of food and supplies and over $150,000 in cash and gift cards.

Each year, Camping For Hunger provides approximately six to nine months worth of food for CCAP’s Pantry Program.

Camping For Hunger partners stepped up once again to help support the event including:

  • Front Royal Police Department
  • Warren County Fire and Rescue
  • Warren County Sheriff’s Department
  • Warren County Government
  • The Royal Plaza Shopping Center
  • Century Link
  • Dominion Ridge Academy
  • CCAP
  • our numerous drop off locations

During the week-long event, on-air personalities Lonnie Hill, Randy Woodward, Scott Bradley, and Ryan Rutherford camped out on the bus and aired shows live from the bus.

Royal Broadcasting President Andrew Shearer also spent nights on the bus and said, “For 16 years, the radio station staff, our neighbors, and partners have stepped up to support those less fortunate and in need, particularly at the time of the year when holidays approach and the temperature’s drop.”

For more information on Camping For Hunger, click here. 

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Camping for Hunger 2024 begins November 18

CONTACT: 540-635-4121 OR campingforhunger@theriver953.com
For the 16th consecutive year, The River 95.3 and WFTR/Fox Sports 1450 will be hosting
‘Camping for Hunger,’ from Monday, November 18th through Saturday, November 23rd
,
collecting food & monetary donations as well as raising awareness of hunger in the northern
Shenandoah Valley.
Since this first Camping event in 2008, donation totals have exceeded 204,300 pounds of food
and supplies such as personal hygiene items and over $152,500 in cash and gift cards. On
average, the total amount of food and money collected each year provides approximately six to
nine months’ worth of food for C-Cap’s pantry program, depending on the need.
On-air personalities Lonnie Hill, Randy Woodward, Ryan Rutherford and Scott Bradley along
with station owner, Andrew Shearer and other staff members will again take turns sleeping on
the bus, which will be parked at the Royal Plaza Shopping Center.
During the week-long camp-out event, The River 95.3 will broadcast live asking for community
support and donations for Front Royal/Warren County C-Cap’s food pantry. In-person
collections will take place during Camping Week on the bus and at area businesses and
organizations. A list of drop-off locations can be found on the station’s website, along with an
online donation link, direct to C-CAP, a 501©3 organization.

Royal Broadcasting President, Andrew Shearer commented, “For 16 years, the radio station
staff and our neighbors and partners have stepped up to support those less fortunate and in
need, particularly at the time of year when the holidays approach and the temperatures drop.
It’s important that we recognize the need is an on-going one and not just at this time of year.”
“Our partners for the past 15 years have included the Front Royal Police Department, Warren
County Fire & Rescue, Warren County Sheriff’s Department, Warren County Government,
Royal Plaza Shopping Center, Century Link, Dominion Ridge Academy, and C-CAP. These
organizations help us with the set-up and resources necessary to undertake such a large event.
Numerous local companies host in-house food drives, which helps add to the totals and support.
All donations stay in our local community,” according to Shearer.
WZRV/The River 95.3 and WFTR/Fox Sports 1450 are committed to serving the community
through direct-involvement events and activities. For more information, contact the station: 540-
635-4121; email: campingforhunger@theriver953.com or visit
https://theriver953.com/campingforhunger.

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Sports Dogs Podcast: High School Football Week 1 Preview

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Camping for hunger begins Monday

Frost has started to settle on the cars overnight, so that must mean that it is time for Camping for Hunger to begin.

Kick off will begin on Monday, November 13th for the News at Noon.

The River 95.3 radio station crew will be manning the bus 24/7 until November 17th.

They pull out early Saturday morning to deliver all donations to C-Cap.

Non perishable foods, money and gift cards can be dropped off anytime during the week.

Hope to see you all there!

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Gearing up for the 15th year of Camping for Hunger

For the 15th consecutive year, The River 95.3 and WFTR/Fox Sports 1450 will be hosting
‘Camping for Hunger,’ from Monday, November 13th through Saturday, November 18th to collection of food & monetary donations as well as raise awareness of hunger in the northern Shenandoah Valley.
Since 2008, donation totals for the Camping for Hunger Project have exceeded 190,000 pounds of food and supplies such as personal hygiene items and over $135,000 in cash and gift cards.
On average, the total amount of food and money collected each year provides approximately six months’ worth of food for C-Cap’s pantry program.
On-air personalities Lonnie Hill, Randy Woodward, Ryan Rutherford and Scott Bradley along with station owner, Andrew Shearer and other staff members will again take to sleeping on the bus, which will be parked at the Royal Plaza Shopping Center.
During the week-long camp-out event, The River 95.3 will broadcast live asking for community support and donations for Front Royal/Warren County C-Cap’s food pantry. In-person collections will take place during Camping Week at the bus and at area businesses and organizations.

A list of drop-off locations can be found by click here, along with an
online donation link, direct to C-CAP.
Royal Broadcasting President, Andrew Shearer commented, “For the 15th year, my staff and our neighbors will sacrifice a little of themselves, with either money, non-perishable food, or their time to help those in need. C-CAP has indicated they have seen a nearly 100% increase in requests for assistance in 2023.”
“Our partners for the past 14 years have included the Front Royal Police Department, Warren
County Fire & Rescue, Warren County Sheriff’s Department, Warren County Government,
Royal Plaza Shopping Center, Century Link, Dominion Ridge Academy, and C-CAP. These
organizations help us with the set-up and resources necessary to undertake such a large event. Numerous local companies host in-house food drives, which helps add to the totals and support. All donations stay in our local community,” according to Shearer.
The River 95.3 and WFTR/Fox Sports 1450 are committed to continuing to serve the community through direct-involvement events and activities. For more information, contact the station: 540- 635-4121; email: campingforhunger@theriver953.com or visit

Camping For Hunger

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Sports Dogs HS Football Podcast: Week 11

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The graves of Stonewall Jackson

Did you know that Stonewall Jackson has at least two graves in Virginia?

Hear the story of the well-known Civil War general and his strange tales of life and death.

Resources:
https://www.npr.org/2012/06/28/155804965/the-curious-fate-of-stonewall-jacksons-arm

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/grave-of-stonewall-jackson-s-arm

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Local school onboard for the 15th annual Camping for Hunger

The River 95.3 is gearing up for the 15th year of Camping for Hunger, it is not too late to start collecting nonperishable food.

We have learned that Dominion Ridge Academy (DRA), who have been a part of Camping for Hunger for the last 14 years, will start their collection next week.

DRA has introduced weekly themes to encourage donations through their school.

If your group or organization would like more on this event or what to donate, please visit theRiver953.com.

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