Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – Murphy Family Restaurants – McDonald’s is partnering with Digio Strategies for the annual “Stuff the Semi” food drive, benefiting the Wiregrass Area Food Bank. This event, designed to help local families enjoy Thanksgiving, will take place on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at McDonald’s on 3520 Ross Clark Circle, across from Home Depot.
The Wiregrass Area Food Bank serves six counties in Southeast Alabama—Houston, Henry, Dale, Geneva, Barbour, and Coffee—providing food to over 100 nonprofit agencies and churches. Assistant Director Julie Gonzalez emphasized the importance of community support, saying, “Every donation, whether large or small, makes a difference and helps us make sure that no family goes without a meal this Thanksgiving.”
How to Help
Community members can donate non-perishable food, frozen turkeys, or monetary gifts at the event. Online donations are also welcome at www.WiregrassFoodBank.com, where a Wish List of most-needed items is available.
Last Year’s Impact
In 2023, the event collected 1,914 pounds of food and $1,836, which provided over 17,000 meals for families in need. Organizers hope to surpass these figures this year.
A Local Tradition
Cheryl Murphy, co-owner of Murphy Family Restaurants, highlighted the drive’s significance: “Thanksgiving is a time for family, tradition, and sharing a meal together. Not every family has the resources to make that happen, and that’s where the Wiregrass Area Food Bank steps in. We’re grateful for our loyal customers who help make this event successful year after year.”
The Murphy family, known for their commitment to the Wiregrass area, views this partnership as a natural extension of their values. For more details about the event or to donate, visit the Wiregrass Area Food Bank’s website.
