(By Eileen Hotho) On hand for the gift transfer of a new Farm to Family pickup truck courtesy of West Herr Cares in partnership with the Scott Bieler Family Foundation to the Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation were from left: Rotarian Tom Johnston, Scott Bieler, President and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group, Rotarian Eileen Hotho, Brad Hafner, Chairman of West Herr Automotive Group and Rotarians John Nowak and Earl Knauss.
West Herr Cares, in partnership with the Scott Bieler Family Foundation turned over the keys to a 2023 white Chevrolet Silverado pickup work truck to the Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation Friday, July 5 at West Herr Ford, 5025 Camp Road in Hamburg. The donation was made to the Rotary Club in support of its Farm to Family vegetable distribution program which serves thousands of Western New York residents challenged by food insecurity throughout the growing season.
The Rotary Club of Hamburg Farm to Family Program currently distributes fresh produce to about 25 nonprofit food pantries, distribution centers and shelters from May through December, giving away 125,500 pounds of free vegetables in 2023. Bieler heard of the program and was intrigued and felt compelled to assist the Rotary Club and local farmers in bringing the fresh produce to those in need
“We are thrilled to support the Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation’s vital Farm to Family Food donation program,” said Scott Bieler, president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group. “By providing this vehicle, we hope to enhance their ability to transport and distribute fresh food to those who need it most in our local community, ensuring that no family goes hungry.” The donated vehicle, a former rental with a mileage of 9,000 was a welcome gift to the Farm to Family Program which requires a dependable vehicle six days a week to drive the produce to far flung locations.