MILWAUKEE (August 18, 2020) \u2013 Cousins Subs\u00ae and the Milwaukee Bucks teamed up to raise $21,450 through their Block Out Hunger campaign during the 2019-20 season. The campaign calls for a $50 donation from Cousins Subs to Hunger Task Force for every blocked shot the Milwaukee Bucks tally during the regular season. As a result of the Bucks blocking 429 shots, which is the third-most in the NBA, Cousins Subs will donate $21,450 to Hunger Task Force to purchase nutritious milk for the nearly 50,000 Wisconsin families it serves.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough our Make It Better Foundation, we provide financial support to address the vital community need of hunger,\u201d said Justin McCoy, Vice President of Marketing at Cousins Subs and Vice President of the Make It Better Foundation. \u201cHunger affects so many of our communities and we\u2019re grateful for the best teammates \u2013 the Milwaukee Bucks and Hunger Task Force \u2013 who work alongside us to improve the health and vitality of our communities across the state.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to partner with Cousins Subs to make another donation to Hunger Task Force to help fight hunger in Wisconsin,\u201d said Matt Pazaras, Milwaukee Bucks Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy. \u201cThe Bucks put a real focus on making a positive impact in the community and teaming up with great partners such as Cousins Subs and Hunger Task Force through the Block Out Hunger campaign allows us to do that. Anytime our strong defensive play on the court can help the community, it\u2019s a win-win.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since the campaign tipped off in 2016, Cousins Subs and the Milwaukee Bucks have raised $97,514 for Hunger Task Force. Cousins Subs and the Milwaukee Bucks named Hunger Task Force as the beneficiary of the Block Out Hunger campaign because it\u2019s Milwaukee\u2019s only Free & Local food bank, is Wisconsin\u2019s leading anti-hunger organization and has a strong network of partner pantries across the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cA huge shout-out to Cousins Subs and the Milwaukee Bucks for continuing to help feed families in our community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when many are experiencing increased uncertainty,\u201d said Sherrie Tussler, Executive Director of Hunger Task Force. \u201cThe Block Out Hunger campaign continues to deliver in a big way. Thank you, Cousins Subs!\u201d<\/p>\n
In Wisconsin, nearly one in 11 people struggle with hunger. Campaigns such as Block Out Hunger are key players in the fight against hunger in our local communities. To learn more about the ways Cousins Subs and the Milwaukee Bucks help Block Out Hunger, visit cousinssubs.com\/blockouthunger .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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