SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Convoy of
Hope, an international, humanitarian-relief organization based in
Springfield, Missouri, has
distributed more than 40 million meals in more than 40 states in
response to COVID-19. In addition, the organization has delivered
12 million meals to more than 700 communities around the world.
Convoy of Hope has been working diligently to make sure children
and families receive food, water and emergency supplies. "We have
to keep going. This isn't the time to stop. Millions still need our
help to get through this crisis," says Hal
Donaldson, Convoy of Hope president.
Recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers, NASCAR and other groups
partnered with Convoy of Hope to distribute food to thousands of
families. "This is a united act of compassion," says Donaldson.
"Corporations, churches and civic groups are coming together to
make sure people are fed."
At a recent distribution in Adel,
Georgia, Convoy of Hope volunteers and partners distributed
food and household supplies to more than 800 people. Bethany Burrows, a Convoy of Hope team member,
said some families drove 40 miles for the food and supplies. "The
lines of cars stretched for 2 miles throughout the day," she
said.
Follow Convoy of Hope's COVID-19 response at
convoyofhope.org/coronavirus, where you will find videos, photos,
and stories from around the world.
To schedule an interview with a Convoy of Hope representative,
please contact Jessica Blake, public
relations director, at jblake@convoyofhope.org or (417)
838-3015.
About Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based
organization with a driving passion to feed the world. With a long
history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy
of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity
Navigator for 17 consecutive years. Convoy of Hope has served more
than 130 million people since it was founded in 1994. For more
information, please visit convoyofhope.org.
Contact
Jessica Blake –
Public Relations Director
(417) 838-3015
jblake@convoyofhope.org
Jeff Nene – National
Spokesperson
(417) 860-2196
jnene@convoyofhope.org
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