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Rizzoli’s Extends Food Drive Past Holidays to Feed More Families in Need

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 29, 2009
Contact: Kyle Rizzoli, (805) 541-1082

Public Encouraged to Donate Food Items to Replenish County Food Banks

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – As news of the worsening economy continues to dominate the airwaves, the number of Californians who go hungry every day rises as well.  Responding to this crisis, Rizzoli’s Automotive has extended their 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive throughout 2009, ending on December 31st, and invites the community to join them. They are one of only two drop-off locations in San Luis Obispo for Food Bank donations. Since November 15, 2008, Rizzoli’s has been collecting non-perishable food items in both their San Luis Obispo or Santa Maria locations. The donations are delivered to the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County Food Banks. To date, they have collected over 700 pounds of food to help feed the hungry in these two counties, which is the equivalent of more than 500 meals.

To show their appreciation, those who contribute at Rizzoli’s or at local grocery stores will receive a $5 off service or repair voucher good through April 2009.

“Last year, we collected almost 800 pounds of food during the holiday season. This year, with so many more people in need, we have decided to extend the drive,” said Kyle Rizzoli, general manager of Rizzoli’s Automotive. “Giving during the holidays is a great thing to do, and we were overwhelmed by the number or our customers and others in the community who contributed to our food drive. We hope that generosity will last beyond the holidays so that those in need can be helped in this New Year as well.”

Rizzoli’s Automotive is located at 2584 Victoria Lane in San Luis Obispo and 1149 W. Tama Lane off Skyway Drive in Santa Maria. Non-perishable food items of any size are welcome.

Rizzoli’s wants to share its success with the community and encourages its customers and fellow residents to take a stand in assisting those in need.

“This week our new U.S. President has asked us all to step up and be of service to get our country back on track,” Rizzoli added. “This drive is one small but important way to answer that call.”

For more information, please call (805) 541-1082 or 922-7742.