New Orleans has been a hot spot for the agricultural industry the past two weeks and will continue to be so as Commodity Classic (CC) 2016 kicks off this week March 3-5, 2016. Heading in to the show, CC organizers have announced a partnership with two New Orleans-based charities – Second Harvest and The Roots of Music.
Attendees of the show (and even those who are unable to be onsite) can donate online by visiting no-hunger.org/commodityclassic. Not sure how to choose between food or music? Here is some additional information on each charity:
- Second Harvest is working to end hunger in South Louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education and disaster response. The nonprofit provides 24 million meals to 210,000 people each year across South Louisiana. Every one dollar donated to Second Harvest provides three meals to a hungry family.
- The Roots of Music believes music has the power to transform lives. The program empowers the youth of New Orleans through music education, academic support, and mentorship while preserving and promoting the unique musical and cultural heritage of the city. The organization’s goal is to provide young people with the resources they need to lead positive, productive, self-reliant lives.
“You can make an online contribution once you arrive in New Orleans or do it even before you leave home,” said Commodity Classic Co-Chair Sam Butler, an Alabama soybean farmer. “This is a great opportunity for America’s farmers to make a positive impact in our host city and show the people of New Orleans that our nation’s agricultural producers are genuinely interested in helping others.”
Donations should be made by 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5, as results will be announced during the Evening of Entertainment Saturday night.
