Wackerli Subaru presents Share the Love Donation to The Food Basket

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)— Wackerli Subaru will presented a $12,345 donation check to The Food Basket of Idaho Falls as part of Subaru's annual Share the Love program.

The Share the Love program is Subaru's annual charitable-giving campaign, supporting national and local nonprofit organizations through vehicle sales and community partnerships. The Food Basket of Idaho Falls was selected as the local recipient of this year's donation.

"There are so many worthy charities out there but one of the things that's wonderful about them (The Food Basket) is every dollar that we raise turns into $4 worth of food that they can actually utilize. So the money that we can give them goes a lot further," Chad Mahoney, Love Champion of Wackerli Subaru, said.

The event included a check presentation featuring Wackerli Subaru employees, followed by a group photo commemorating the donation. Farrs Ice Cream Truck was in attendance and away free ice cream.

Ariel Jackson is the Community Food Basket's Executive Director. She says the money will be used for their kid kit program which provides easy to cook and easy to eat foods for kids who are at home during the summer.

"This comes at a great time. There's no food drives during the summer. And so when funding comes in the summer we're very excited," Jackson said.

The Food Basket provides food assistance to individuals and families throughout eastern Idaho, helping address food insecurity in the community.

During the Share the Love event, Subaru will donate $250 for every new car purchased or leased to the buyer's charity of their choice:

• ASPCA
• Make-A-Wish
• Meals on Wheels
• National Park Foundation
• Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls

Wackerli Subaru will also donate $75 for every new car purchased or leased and an additional $5 for every routine service visit to the Community Food Basket.