Washington’s Beef Counts Wraps Up Summer In Spokane Valley

Washington’s Beef Community wrapped up its Summer Grilling campaign September 16th, by distributing 608 pounds of St. Helen’s ground beef at the Spokane Valley Mall to feed 304 families. The effort is part of Beef Counts, a partnership with Second Harvest that’s been helping fight hunger across Washington since 2010.

“The folks in Washington’s beef community know how to stretch a dollar, and their donations are critical to us as we work to help feed our friends and neighbors in need,” said Drew Meuer, President of Second Harvest. “Year after year they step up to bring much-needed relief. But with this year’s extra tight food supplies, this beef is the essential nutrition our communities need.”

Being Part Of A Community In An Important Aspect Of Life

Donations from Washington beef farmers and ranchers are matched by Agri Beef, then processed in Toppenish and distributed through Second Harvest’s Mobile Markets.

“Feeding people is what we are passionate about," noted Ellensburg ranchers, Johnny and Nikki Sarreal. "The opportunity to raise beef and giving that to people is a valuable thing to do. I want our kids to understand that being part of a community is an important aspect of life."

Visit the Washington State Beef Commission's Website to learn more about the Beef Counts campaign.

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