WCCO/Minneapolis Radiothon Raises $447,000 For Second Harvest Heartland

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AUDACY News-Talk WCCO-A/MINNEAPOLIS raised over $447,000 for food bank SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND in its 14th annual “Let’s Kick Hunger Day Radiothon,” held 6a-6p (CT) on FEBRUARY 2nd. The broadcast included guest appearances from ANDREW ZIMMERN, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES coach CHRIS FINCH, MINNESOTA NORTH STARS legend LOU NANNE, former WCCO host and NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL sideline reporter MICHELE TAFOYA, TWINS broadcaster CORY PROVUS, and TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS tight end and former VIKING KYLE RUDOLPH. The event has raised over $3.5 million since 2009.

“Year after year, our fans open up their hearts to those in need,” said SVP/Market Mgr. JEFF GONSALES. “Lives are being impacted in significant ways, and we are incredibly grateful. WCCO’s long-standing partnership with SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND means so much to us and to so many people who are helped by this community effort.”

“This community is great at showing up for one another, and today’s 14th annual ‘Let’s Kick Hunger Day Radiothon’ was no exception," said SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND CEO ALLISON O'TOOLE. “It takes all of us to keep our neighbors fed and we’re so grateful to WCCO listeners, radiothon callers and our sponsors from COMPEER FINANCIAL, LAND O’ LAKES and LINDUS CONSTRUCTION for going above and beyond to end hunger. What a day!”

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