CHARLOTTE, NC, February 13, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Your local Charlotte area Jiffy Lubes are a designated drop off for food donations in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. "With over half of the children attending Charlotte Mecklenburg schools qualifying for free or reduced lunch we are hoping the community will join us to help local families in need," said Leigh Anne Patterson, COO of CISA Lubes USA, Inc. "In Mecklenburg County almost 157,000 people are at risk of hunger. With 14 Charlotte area Jiffy Lube locations we hope this makes it even more convenient for the community to donate."
Visit any Charlotte area Jiffy Lube (no appointment necessary) through March 12th and receive $10 off your oil change that day, plus a $10 coupon good for your next oil change; simply by bringing a donation of two or more non-perishable goods for the donation barrel! Look for the location nearest you by visiting http://www.charlottejiffylube.com; hours are Monday through Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm. Thank you in advance for supporting efforts to feed the hungry in our community.
About Jiffy Lube
Jiffy Lube International Inc. ("Jiffy Lube"), with more than 2,100 franchised service centers in North America, serves approximately 22 million customers each year. Jiffy Lube pioneered the fast oil change industry in 1979 by establishing the first drive-through service bay, providing customers with fast, professional service for their vehicles. Headquartered in Houston, Jiffy Lube is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. Visit http://www.JiffyLube.com to learn more about Jiffy Lube and vehicle care.
About Second Harvest Foodbank of Metrolina
As the largest hunger relief charity in the Metrolina area, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) works to end hunger. We do this by supplying a network of almost 650 non-profit agencies in 19 counties with food and essential grocery products. (SHFBM) strives through education, advocacy, and partnership to eliminate hunger by the solicitation and distribution of food. SHFBM has been in existence since 1981.
http://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org
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