Radio station WCRX will bring the 8th Annual “Holly Jolly Trolley” Food Drive to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository to town on Thursday, December 9th from 8:00am until 5:00pm.
The annual broadcast of the WCRX “Holly Jolly Trolley” Food Drive aims to increase awareness of the hunger problem in the community and raise money for the Depository.
Students broadcast live in front of the “Holly Jolly” trolley car and in the building’s lobby all day long. Santa and his elves, area choirs and performers, face painters, local celebrities and city dignitaries, vocalists and musicians are part of the broadcast to provide entertainment and attract donors from the college and business community.
You can bid on some awesome items in the WCRX Holiday Auction that returns this year including:
- Blackstone Hotel Weekend Package This fantastic weekend package is valued at $600. Opening bid is $250.00.
- Segway Tour for Two Valued at $130.00, the bidding starts at $75.00.
- Gospel BrunchWe have 4 tickets to Gospel brunch at a value of $220.00. Bidding starts at $100.00.
- iPod ShuffleThe iPod Shuffle is valued at $79.00. We’ll start the bidding at $40.00.
During the past couple of years, the drive has raised almost $30,000 and the station has collected more than 3,000 pounds of food. All canned goods and money go directly to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
via Columbia College Chicago : Holly Jolly Trolley.
