In 1984, Clara Peller asked Where’s the Beef? in a Wendy’s commercial. Dell targeted selling its computers to households and small businesses. Dynasty and Dallas were the popular TV shows, and the big movie that year was Beverly Hills Cop. And 31 years ago, in 1984, Manship-owned ABC affiliate WBRZ Baton Rouge, La.,began its annual […]
In 1984, Clara Peller asked Where’s the Beef? in a Wendy’s commercial.
Dell targeted selling its computers to households and small businesses.
Dynasty and Dallas were the popular TV shows, and the big movie that year was Beverly Hills Cop.
And 31 years ago, in 1984, Manship-owned ABC affiliate WBRZ Baton Rouge, La.,began its annual Feed-A-Family food drive that continues today from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Area residents and businesses are urged to bring perishable items such as turkeys, hams, fruits or vegetables. All food donations will be delivered to less fortunate members of the community.
“I’ve made countless trips to the warehouse at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank both for news coverage and as a volunteer,” said Sylvia Weatherspoon, WBRZ news anchor.
“It’s heartbreaking to see rows of empty shelves, knowing that thousands of people in our area rely on the food that fills those shelves to help feed their families. The good news is that our community is always willing to make a difference thanks to their generosity and faithful support.”
With the aid of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and The Baton Rouge Clinic, WBRZ placed food collection barrels with the Feed-A-Family logo in area grocery stores to collect non-perishable food items.
“For 31 years WBRZ has led this food drive to help feed families in need,” said Mike Manning, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank president. “Their commitment and dedication to our community and those in need cannot be demonstrated any better than their simple call to action for our community to help Feed a Family.”
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