SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE FOOD DRIVE PRESENTED BY WALMART

-Saturday’s all-day event takes place at Walmart and Preds game-

Nashville, Tenn. (October 24, 2017) – On Saturday, Oct. 28 the Nashville Predators and Walmart are partnering with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee for the Preds Foundation’s annual food drive.

From 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. the Nashville Predators will be onsite at Walmart (7044 Charlotte Pike) collecting donations. The Foundation will also be hosting games, giving out prizes, setting up an inflatable bounce house, hockey rink, face painting, DJ, popcorn and candy for all attending fans!

From 4 – 7 p.m. on the Bridgestone Arena plaza donations will also be collected in advance of the Preds vs. Islanders game that evening. The most needed items are peanut butter, canned tuna, soups, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables.

WHAT                Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Food Drive presented by Walmart

WHEN                Saturday, Oct. 28 – All Day!

WHERE             9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Walmart (7044 Charlotte Pike)

                             4 – 7 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway)

ABOUT THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS FOUNDATION

The Nashville Predators recognize they play an important role in the community beyond what takes place on the ice. Established on August 18, 1998, the Predators Foundation strives to meet the educational, social, health and cultural needs of the community by offering unique resources and financial support to local youth-oriented organizations, awarding almost $5 million to the greater Nashville community. Between grants and other charitable donations, such as player ticket programs and fund-raising efforts, the Foundation donated over $1 million in cash to community organizations during the 2016-17 season. To learn more about the Nashville Predators Foundation and see a list of upcoming events, visit www.nashvillepredators.com/foundation.

ABOUT WALMART

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices.er 260 million customers and members visit our more than 11,600 stores under 59 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2017 revenue of $485.9 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/walmart.

 

ABOUT SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Organized in 1978, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is a private, not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee’s mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is one of the largest and most comprehensive of over 200 food banks and food distribution centers nationwide and also a member of Feeding America – The Nation’s Food Bank Network. Second Harvest distributes food and other products to approximately 450 nonprofit partner agencies in 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, childcare facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs. For more information on Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and its programs, please visit secondharvestmidtn.org.