Jim Baird: “on Saturday December 3, I was proud to join more than 4,350 volunteers to conduct the largest single-day food drive in…”

“on Saturday December 3, I was proud to join more than 4,350 volunteers to conduct the largest single-day food drive in the State of Washington. Throughout Clark County, Washington, members of social service clubs and volunteers from all walks of the life gathered at 31 staging areas to canvass the entire county. I was pleased to join a young group of Brownies as we went door to door. By 4 p.m. we had collected more than 114 tons of food at an approximate value of $365,000. Collections will now continue through December 9, bringing the total to an expected 130 tons. In the 21-year history, Clark County Walk and Knock has collected more than 4.9 million pounds of food valued at $6 million. Walk and Knock is 100 percent volunteer, and 100 percent of any money donated by the public is used for the exclusive use of purchasing additional food. Organizers included members of the local Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimist and Sertoma clubs, as well as members of the Clark County Amateur Radio Club and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. Local businesses donated valuable resources, and together we produced an incredible success. I am proud of the commitment of southwest Washington's citizens, and urge my colleagues to support their local food banks. The organizers of Walk and Knock are members of local Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimist, and Sertoma clubs, members of the Clark County Amateur Radio Club, and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America.…”