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Rush donates new Mobile Pantry truck to aid food bank

Sept. 23, 2014
Rush Enterprises Inc has announced a special community service initiative—in partnership with Waste Management Inc—the donation of a new Navistar 4300 truck to the Alameda County (California) Community Food Bank (ACCFB).
From left: David Tucker, director of community relations, Waste Management of Alameda County Inc; Suzan Bateson, executive director, Alameda County Community Food Bank; and Tommy McGhee, national medium-duty trucks manager, Rush Enterprises with the new Mobile Pantry.

Rush Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ: RUSHA & RUSHB), which operates a network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, has announced a special community service initiative—in partnership with Waste Management Inc—the donation of a new Navistar 4300 truck to the Alameda County  (California) Community Food Bank (ACCFB).
The truck will be used for the ACCFB’s summer Mobile Pantry program, which provides healthy foods to families during the summer school meal gap. The body of the truck includes canopies on each side, so Alameda County residents can shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other staples (free of charge) on either side of the truck while being shaded from the sun.
At the 2013 Waste Management Charity Golf Tournament Dinner, Waste Management chief executive officer David Steiner along with Waste Management of Alameda County Inc president Barry Skolnick presented $95,000 to the ACCFB for its Mobile Pantry program.
Moved by the food bank’s mission, W M “Rusty” Rush, chairman, CEO, and president of Rush Enterprises, pledged a commercial truck to support the program as well.
“Rush Enterprises is proud to partner with Waste Management in support of the Alameda County Community Food Bank,” said Rush. “This donation allows us to contribute to the communities in which we serve, and will help the ACCFB distribute healthy foods to children and families of Alameda County for years to come.”
“An estimated 20,000 children in Oakland rely on free and reduced-cost meals during the school year, and most families struggle to replace those meals during the summer months when school meals aren’t available,” said Suzan Bateson, executive director, Alameda County Community Food Bank.  “Programs like Mobile Pantry play a critical role bridging school meal gaps by providing free, healthy food to families in need.”
The donated Navistar 4300 chassis is valued at approximately $65,000.
For more information, access www.rushenterprises.com.

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