California Ag Retailer Steps Up To Feed Families Affected By Drought

GAR Tootelian, Inc. (GAR) in Reedley, CA, is challenging the Central Valley to help raise enough money and provide 525,000 meals to feed local families affected by the devastating drought. GAR is teaming up with Farm Credit West and KMJ Radio, who will broadcast live from “The Market” at Herndon and West on September 16, 2016.

Greg Musson, Gar Tootelian

Greg Musson, Gar Tootelian

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“Lawmakers and regulators have largely ignored the ag industry and the hard working families in our rural communities, leaving many of our valley families, children and seniors hungry. Thankfully, the Community Food Bank helps to fill the gap by supporting 180 agencies throughout the valley with 38 million pounds of food annually.” said Greg Musson, President of Gar Tootelian, Inc.

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$10 will feed a family of four for a week and GAR will match it with another $5 on September 16. Over the past two years, the Feeding Families Fund Drive has raised $150,000 to provide a million meals. Contributions can be made in person at The Market on September 16th or you can donate NOW by calling GAR at 800-696-6108 or online at gtipros.com.

California’s extreme drought affects more than 80% of the state and according to a UC Davis study California’s agricultural industry stands to lose $1.5 billion as a result. The Community Food Bank serves more than 280,000 people in need each month and one in three children in our area struggle with hunger. Gar Tootelian, Inc. is all-female owned and has been family operated since 1949. GAR is the largest single retail location in the nation and provides crop care, compliance and water programs to more than 1,500 growers in the San Joaquin Valley.

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