Convoy of Hope Food Distribution
The NASCAR Foundation, Joey Logano Foundation, ONE DAYTONA and Daytona International Speedway to Host Convoy of Hope Food Distribution February 17
WHO: Following NASCAR’s season start with the DAYTONA 500, The NASCAR Foundation, Joey Logano Foundation, ONE DAYTONA and Daytona International Speedway are partnering with Convoy of Hope to distribute thousands of pounds of food, water and hygiene supplies to those that need it most in the Daytona Beach area.
“In 2020, the Joey Logano Foundation helped activate four Convoy of Hope distribution events in four different race markets across the country. The power and impact these events have to immediately help so many families in need is beyond impressive. We’re excited to start off 2021 by executing another Convoy of Hope event with the NASCAR Foundation, just a few days after our 2021 season kicks off at Daytona.”
“We are proud to host this food distribution event immediately following the DAYTONA 500,” said Nichole Krieger, Executive Director, The NASCAR Foundation. “We have been a proud partner alongside the Joey Logano Foundation and Convoy of Hope since the pandemic began to bring more than 180,000 pounds of food and supplies to 4,000 families in our racing communities in need. We couldn’t be happier to work with ONE DAYTONA and Daytona International Speedway to reach the local community right here in our hometown of Daytona Beach.”
WHAT: Following the DAYTONA 500, families in need can visit ONE DAYTONA to receive a box of food and other items in a safe, socially-distanced manner via a drive-thru distribution that aims to serve 800 vehicles. The contactless distribution will ensure the safety of staff and the program’s deserving guests.
WHEN /
WHERE: The distribution event will take place on Wednesday, February 17, from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET in ONE DAYTONA’s northwest parking lot behind The DAYTONA hotel and just west of CMX Theatre. This is the fifth event that The NASCAR Foundation and Joey Logano Foundation have completed partnering with Convoy of Hope, providing a total of $175,000 in support. Previous events were held in 2020 at Darlington Raceway, Martinsville Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and Phoenix Raceway.
About The NASCAR Foundation
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc. (NASCAR) established The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006 to support initiatives that positively affect the lives of children throughout the United States. The 501(c) (3) non-profit entity partners with medical experts and other charitable organizations to fund children’s health care programs. The NASCAR Foundation has cumulatively donated nearly $40 million to reach more than 1.4 million children. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, visit NASCARfoundation.org. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on Twitter at @NASCAR_FDN.
About Joey Logano
Joey Logano is the driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series.The 30-year-old from Middletown, CT is a 13-year NASCAR veteran with an impressive racing resume. Logano holds records as the youngest NASCAR driver to win a Cup race, youngest to win a Cup pole award and youngest NASCAR Driver to win Rookie of the Year. Logano is the 2018 NASCAR Champion, the 2015 Daytona 500 Champion, 2016 All-Star winner and has over 50+ career NASCAR wins (26 Cup, 30 NXS). To learn more visit: www.joeylogano.com.
About Joey Logano Foundation
Founded in 2013, The Joey Logano Foundation invests in organizations offering second chances to children and young adults during times of crisis and works to inspire others to live a life of generosity. Through grant making, charity events, the JL Kids Crew and CARE (Critical Assistance Relief Effort), the Joey Logano Foundation continues to make a profound difference in the lives of children and adults in need across the country. To learn more visit: www.joeyloganofoundation.com.
About Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 17 consecutive years. Convoy of Hope has served more than 130 million people since it was founded in 1994. For more information, please visit convoyofhope.org.
About Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the World Center of Racing, boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. In addition to at least nine major event weekends, the Speedway grounds are also used extensively for events that include concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.
About ONE DAYTONA
ONE DAYTONA features a 300,000 square-foot retail, dining and entertainment district, along with a Fairfield Inn and Suites, The DAYTONA, an Autograph Collection hotel, and 282 luxury apartments. Visitors, race fans, and residents recognize ONE DAYTONA as the place to live, work, stay and play in the Daytona Beach area. The destination features a comprehensive Public Art program with installations throughout including the Jantzen Diving Girl in Victory Circle. For a complete list of tenants, please visit Onedaytona.com/Directory. For more information and the latest updates, visit OneDaytona.com, follow us on Facebook (OneDaytona), Instagram (@onedaytona) or Twitter (@ONEDAYTONA).
