Capital Eurocars nears its GoFundMe goal to feed the hungry

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capital Eurocars' GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to feed the people who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is getting closer to its goal. The automotive group is attempting to raise $20,000 to be donated in its entirety to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Big Bend ? a non-profit organization that collects, stores and distributes donated food to more than 550 feeding partners in the area. Capital Eurocars kicked off the campaign with a donation of $7,500.

Second Harvest of Big Bend partners with 135 agencies in 11 Florida counties to provide over 785,000 meals monthly for the hungry. The organization has had a lasting impact on the Tallahassee community, and Capital Eurocars has planned a fundraiser to help further their efforts.

"The Tallahassee community is a generous community and we are fortunate to join forces to help so many that have been affected by the Covid 19 Pandemic. We're about halfway there, with just over $11,000 raised so far and we are very grateful," said General Manager Crawford Atkins. "We're so close to reaching our goal, and we hope you'll help us get there by visiting our GoFundme page. Every donation counts and it will stay in our community, helping our neighbors."

The driving force behind the campaign is support for the neighbors, families and community members who are facing hardship due to job losses, decreased income and food supply shortages. Capital Eurocars selected the Second Harvest Food Bank due to its capability of providing a high level of support to the community during this crisis.

"Thousands of people can't feed themselves or their families now. Most likely, you've seen the long lines at distribution points or you've seen images of bare shelves at area food banks. We all have a responsibility to help those less fortunate than us. This is a historic moment our nation is facing and together we can make a difference," said Jim Myers, President of Crown Automotive Group, the parent company of Capital Eurocars.

About Second Harvest Food Bank of Big Bend ? Second Harvest of the Big Bend is a 501c (3) nonprofit charity formed to address the urgent problem of hunger in the community. Second Harvest food bank distributes enough food for more than 10 million meals annually, ensuring food safety throughout the entire process. Second Harvest of the Big Bend's Mission is to feed the hungry in the Big Bend through our network of partner agencies, and to educate and engage the community in the fight against hunger.

About Capital Eurocars and the Crown Automotive Group ? Over the last 50 years, Crown Automotive Group has grown into one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the nation with operations in Florida, Ohio and Tennessee. Capital Eurocars has been part of the Tallahassee community for over 25 years and along with the Crown Automotive dealership is deeply involved with every community they serve in many ways. Driven by four core values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity, and Growth, the group is committed to providing each customer with "The Better Way To Buy." Visit crowncars.com for more information on Crown Automotive Group and The Better Way To Buy.

SOURCE Capital Eurocars