East Lansing residents and MSU students made donations on Monday through driving brand new cars, thanks to MSU’s Ford College Ambassador team.
The event had MSU stude nts and local residents test drive new cars at Grand Ledge Ford Lincoln between 9 a.m . and 9 p.m.
For each test drive taken at the Drive For Your Community event, Ford Motor Company gave $20 to the Greater Lansing Food Bank. The company was also awarding up to $6,000 towards the charity.
Advertising junior and MSU’s Ford College Ambassador team member Brianna Baker said the group was successful, raising more than $1,000 in the first few hours. The Greater Lansing Food Bank provides emergency food assistance to those in need in the Greater Lansing area.
Joe Wald, executive director of the food bank, said food assistance is important for families around the area.
“With the help of the people of this community, by simply test driving a new car, we will gain additional ability to feed those who might otherwise go hungry,” Wald said in a statement.
The event helps the Greater Lansing Food Bank provide food for families for as little as $10.
Advertising junior and MSU’s Ford College Ambassador team member Alyssa Sturm said this helps benefit families greatly.
“It’s important because every $60 donated to a family can feed a family of four for a week,” Sturm said.
Nursing junior Ashley Rankin said she enjoyed helping the food bank by participating at the test drive.
“I have volunteered with the Greater Lansing Food Bank in the past, but the Drive For Your Community event was a unique way to give back to the organization,” Rankin said.
