Beasley’s 93.3 WMMR-FM/Philadelphia’s 21st Annual Preston & Steve Camp Out For Hunger was a huge success. From 6 a.m. Monday, November 26, through 11 a.m. Friday, November 30, the two morning personalities lived in the parking lot of Xfinity Live! Philadelphia, located at the Sports Complex in South Philly, soliciting food donations from listeners and businesses in the greater Philadelphia area. A total of 1.826 million pounds of food (approximately 913 tons) and $198,188 in cash were collected. These donations will provide over 2.2 million meals for individuals and families in need.
The duo started their food drive back in 1998 because they believed hunger was a real issue in the Philadelphia area and needed to be addressed. Their initial goal was to raise one ton of food, which they achieved!
Dozens of local and national celebrities, performers, and athletes were on hand to lend their support, including U.S. Senators Christopher Coons (DE), Larry Farnese (PA), and Bob Casey, Jr. (PA), Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, Claude Giroux, James Van Riemsdyk and Travis Konecny from the Philadelphia Flyers, the “City 6” College men’s basketball coaches, comedian Dana Gould, and many more.
Hats off to a great effort for the needy!
