Mallards Food Drive A Success
Published on January 25, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-The Quad City Mallards are proud to announce that the team's recent Credit Union Night Food Drive raised 726 pounds of food for Riverbend Food Bank. The food will be distributed to local charities to feed the hungry in the Quad City area.
In addition to food, the Mallards also raised $396 in charitable donations. This money will be used for the Riverbend Food Bank's Kids Café program. The Kids Café provides free meals to children who are at risk of hunger. A donation of just $1 to the program can provide seven meals. The $396 raised by the Mallards will provide nearly 3,000 meals to the program.
The Riverbend Food Drive has become an annual event for the Mallards community involvement efforts. The Mallards are involved in several local charities including the annual jersey auction, which is slated for February 19th. Mallards players are available for community appearances and events. To schedule a Mallards community appearance call the Mallards office at (309) 764-7825.
The Riverbend Food Drive was held in conjunction with the Mallards annual Credit Union Night. Participating credit unions included Aegis Credit Union, Deere Harvester Credit Union, DUTRAC Credit Union (Davenport), Gas & Electric Credit Union, HON Industries Community Credit Union, KONE Employees Credit Union, Moline Municipal Credit Union, RIA Federal Credit Union, River City Community Credit Union and Service Plus Credit Union. The Mallards extend sincere appreciation to these credit unions for making the annual food drive a success.
The Mallards are at Missouri on Friday. The First Capital Financial Pre-Game Show begins at 6:40 p.m. on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230 with game time set for 7:05 p.m. After the game, stay tuned for the Allstate Insurance Del Newton/Christy Cox Post-Game Show.
The Mallards return home for a two-game set on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Casino Rock Island Voodoo Dolls will be given away to the first 3,000 fans in attendance as the Mallards host the Flint Generals. Game time is 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, Family Fun-Day Sunday returns to The MARK as the Rockford IceHogs visit. Face-off is at 3:00 p.m. Before the game, the Mallards are hosting a pre-game skate from 1:15-2:00 p.m. Tickets for all Mallards home games are available at The MARK box office or via phone at (563) 326-1111.
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