Lerner & Rowe give back to the Yuma community with backpack giveaway
Abraham Retana
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local law firm gave back to the Yuma community Wednesday
Lerner & Rowe started by presenting a $5,000 check to the Yuma Community Food Bank, which will support local food programs.
“To help them, they do a lot of emergency food supplies to a lot of families in need and homeless and we are excited to be part of it,” said Kevin Rowe, co-founder of Lerner & Rowe Law Firm.
“They happen to assist the emergency food assistance program and pantries we are here working locally,” said Michelle Merkley, C.O.O. of Yuma Community Food Bank.
Right after the check presentation, Lerner & Rowe gave away one thousand backpacks, school supplies and snacks to local kids.
Lerner and Rowe Co-founder Kevin Rowe said the goal is to help local parents with back-to-school costs.
“We are going to give them those tools and hopefully ease the financial burden to the parents that may not have the supplies they may need to succeed, so we can alleviate that today,” said Rowe.
Lerner and Rowe said these events are a way to thank the community for their support.
They’re looking forward to have more giveback events in the future.