Our Community is Peanut Butter Together
For the entire Month of May, Kendall Central Oregon partnered with Newport Ave Market and NeighborImpact Food Bank to “spread the love” of peanut butter to our community. Thanks to the support of our customers, coworkers, and community, we are thrilled to share that over $61,000 was raised to purchase pallets of Peanut Butter that will be distributed throughout Central Oregon to partner agencies, summer lunch programs, mobile pantries, and so much more. That unbelievable amount of funds raised equates to almost 32,000 pounds of peanut butter to ensure that kids, families, and senior citizens have the protein they need to have a safe, successful summer.
During the month of May, Kendall will be donated one case (6 jars) of Peanut Butter for every car sold, and one jar for every client service repair. Our partners at Newport Market amplifed the drive as well, giving customers the opportunity to purchase a jar or a case at checkout. The Peanut Butter Drive would not be possible without Newport Market, who doubles the impact at their store and provides all the peanut butter fresh and at cost. This not only allows our organizations to increase the amount donated but ensures that quality peanut butter gets into the hands of families and local food pantries that need it the most.
Why Peanut Butter: Peanut butter is one of the most highly requested items among food banks in the US. Food banks often have to purchase peanut butter to meet the demand for it, due to the fact that it is a shelf-stable protein (contains 8g of protein per serving, fuels summer lunch programs and food pantries year-round, and is loved by children, adults, and senior citizens alike.
Where is the Peanut Butter Going? The PB started at Newport Market & Kendall Dealerships and has been transferred to NeighborImpact Food Bank’s new warehouse in Redmond. From the warehouse, over 59 partner food pantries, Meal Sites, and shelters will pick up the Peanut Butter—among many other food items—and then distribute it throughout Central Oregon. NeighborImpact Food bank has Partner Agencies in Bend, Redmond, Madras, The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, LaPine, Sisters, and Prineville. Most importantly, the PB donated through this drive stocks summer lunch programs for kids in need while they are not in school.
About NeighborImpact Food Bank: NeighborImapct Food Bank serves Partner Agencies in Bend, Redmond, Madras, The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, LaPine, Sisters, and Prineville. In 2024, NeighborImpact network provided food assistance 857,513 times—that’s an average of 71,459 people served per month throughout Central Oregon. 36% of the individuals served are children. In total, NeighborImpact and their partner agencies distributed over six million pounds of food last year, direct to families or through partner agencies to all ages.
On behalf of Kendall Auto Group, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Newport Market, who this drive would not be possible without, and for each and every donation that supports this initiative. Whether you purchased a case or jar at Newport Ave Market, chose us for all your vehicle needs, or donated to the cause, each one of your efforts are beyond appreciated.
