Bikers Without Borders food drive successful

Editor,

The Bikers Without Borders Foundation was overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from the community at the second annual Food Drive, held April 2 at Food Lion, Ocean Pines.

Food and monetary donations were received from many local residents as well as several friends of the foundation living on the western shore.

The organizations supported by this event include: St. Mary’s/ Holy Savior Church and St. Vincent de Paul Society (Ocean City), Sarah’s Pantry & Community Church (Berlin), Delmarva’s Homeless Helpers (Salisbury), Chincoteague Island Food Closet (Accomack, Virginia), and Shepherd’s Office (Georgetown, Delaware).

A motorcycle escort assisted BWOB members with the deliveries to each of the recipients.

BWOB was proud to partner with Food Lion in Ocean Pines as well as the Northern Division who donated gift cards which were distributed to the Shepherd’s Office and Chincoteague Island Food Closet, which provide healthy meals to the surrounding community.

Additional appreciation is extended to the Food Lion in Selbyville for donating boxes for the event, Ocean 98.1 for hosting us on the morning show as well as 47abc – WMDT News for their interview.

In addition to approximately $6,000 in food collections, $2,300 in monetary donations were used to fulfill the wish lists of the organizations.

BWOB will be holding a monthly meeting on April 21 at 6 p.m. at the Powellville Fire Department (5085 Powellville Road); all meetings are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend.

The next event hosted by BWOB is the Bikers for Autism ride on April 23 supporting the Autistic Support Group of Worcester County; registration begins at 9 a.m. at Wicomico and S. Baltimore street, an escorted ride will begin at 11 a.m., and the day will conclude with a block party at The Cork Bar and Bearded Clam with buffet and live music by The Chest Pains.

Bikers Without Borders Foundation is comprised of men and women that believe that giving back to the community is a civic duty. Members are motorcycle riders and non-riders who participate in charitable and volunteer activities which support local communities.

The foundation focuses on supporting and serving veterans and active military, first responders, children and youth, and those who are most vulnerable in our communities.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bikerswithoutbordersfoundation or email us at bikerswithoutbordersfoundation@gmail.com.

Kathy Winte, Lacey Egerton, and Anne Marie Pollack
BWOB Food Drive Committee