As the third day of the annual Rockin' for the Hungry comes to a close, Food Gatherers said 114 tons of food have been collected so far.

The push is on to reach 200 tons by Sunday, the goal Food Gatherers set at the beginning of a campaign officials say comes at a critical time.

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Officials say the need for food is greater than ever this year as more families are struggling, and poverty in the Ann Arbor area rises.
 

The annual Rockin' event is sponsored by ann arbor's 107one and Busch's on South Main Street, where the event is taking place.

Busch’s is offering of pre-bagged quantities customers can purchase for $10 and give to program.

The radio station is broadcasting from outside the store, where a Food Gatherers representative is also stationed, and bins are waiting for donations.

Food Gatherers is the area's largest food rescue and collection organization and distributes more than 4.6 million pounds of food annually.

• Find out more about Rockin' for the Hungry.


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