Snoqualmie Casino and 94.1 KMPS-FM Announce Food Drive Results Over Four Tons of Food Collected

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Dec. 15, 2010

Media Contact: Heidi Issacson, 425-999-1858

SNOQUALMIE, WA — Snoqualmie Casino and 94.1 KMPS-FM today announced the tremendous success of their holiday food drive held December 11, 2010 at the Snoqualmie Casino and benefiting the Snoqualmie Tribal Food Bank. Over 8,000 pounds of non-perishable food items were collected at the sold-out concert.

The food drive was held in conjunction with 94.1 KMPS-FM’s Ho Ho Ho-down Holiday Concert, which featured country music rising stars Chris Young and Lee Brice.  Attendees to the near-capacity concert donated non-perishable food items in exchange for raffle tickets for various prizes.

“It was great to see how many people came out to support this event,” said performer Lee Brice.  “Thanks to everyone at KMPS and the Snoqualmie Tribal Food Bank for inviting me out.  We had a great turn out and a lot of people stepped up an pitched in to support the community.”

Chris Young said, “I’m honored to have been part of this amazing event with KMPS.  What a great success to literally collect TONS of food for those less fortunate.”

The Snoqualmie Tribal Food Bank is a full service food bank bringing much needed food to the kitchen tables of many of the greater Snoqualmie Valley’s most needy families. The food bank provides food to over 4,000 families annually.

“Last year’s donation was the single largest donation we have ever received, and this year double it,” said Snoqualmie Tribal Food Bank director, Maryanne Hinzman. “The amount of food collected will help us feed hundreds of families for the next few months. That’s incredible, and we thank everyone who donated.”

“There is so much need out there this year and KMPS listeners are extremely generous,” said Becky Brenner, program director/digital web manager for KMPS-FM/CBS Radio Seattle.  “We are proud to partner with Snoqualmie Casino to gather food for our neighbors served by the Snoqualmie Tribal Food Bank.”

About Snoqualmie Casino

Located at I-90 east, Exit 27, Snoqualmie Casino is the closest gaming center to Seattle and the first on the Eastside.  Comprised of over 170,000-square-feet of entertainment space, the Vegas-style venue features 50 table games, 10 poker tables, and 1,700 state-of-the-art slot machines.  From live concerts featuring nationally-acclaimed country, rock, and jazz artists, to performances by the nation’s hottest comedians, to the non-stop action of amateur MMA fights, Snoqualmie Casino is the Northwest’s premier venue for sports and entertainment.  Five restaurants, three unique lounges and bars, and a plush cigar lounge round out the total entertainment experience.  With unrivaled natural surroundings and majestic views of the Cascade Mountains, Snoqualmie Casino offers classic elegance in a sophisticated Northwest setting. For additional information, visit www.snocasino.com.

About KMPS-FM/CBS Radio Seattle

KMPS is owned and operated by CBS RADIO, one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States.  A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 144 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation’s top 50 markets.  CBS RADIO also owns and operates KJAQ, KZOK and KPTK-AM.

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