Military veteran rider group raising money for pantry that grows its own food
Bradley Davis
FALCON, Colo. (KRDO) – The Falcon post of the American Legion Riders (ALR) motorcycle group will host its 9th annual “Stock the Pantry Dice Run” on Monday, September 1, benefiting the Fresh Start Center food pantry.
It humbles me to be able to be of service to somebody else,” Falcon ALR member James Kendig said.
“That’s what the American Legion Riders do. If we can have a chance to help the community and ride our motorcycles at the same time, we’re going to be there,” said Falcon ALR Vice President Joe Marzullo.
The Fresh Start Center grows food out of its own garden and partners with the Mountain Springs Church across the street, which provides fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers out of its greenhouse.
“If you want to give them a bag of beans, sure. But as soon as you want to feed that family with nutritious food, it’s more than just a bag of beans,” said Fresh Start Center Executive Director Grant Winger.
Riders (and drivers, all vehicles welcome) will meet at Red’s American Grill in Falcon at 9 a.m. From there, the group will go to Kiowa Bar, American Legion Post 82 (Elizabeth, Colorado), Black Forest Brewing, and finish up back at Red’s.
ALR is simplifying the dice run to make it fun and easy for all participants. At each stop, every person will roll the dice. After all five stops, the person with the highest score, the second-highest score and the lowest score will win a prize.
The dice run costs $20 a rider and $10 a passenger. The group is offering $5 off in exchange for a non-perishable food donation. ALR said it will donate all the money to the Fresh Start Center.