Cumulus Media announces that its Fresno, CA, station NewsTalk 580/105.9 KMJ teamed with local agriculture company GAR to present the 12th Annual Feeding Families Fund Drive and raised a record-breaking $534,917 for the Central California Food Bank.
The one-day community fundraiser put the powerful KMJ on-air, digital, and live event platform to work for Central California families living with food insecurity and hunger. KMJ broadcast live from The Market in Fresno on Friday, September 19th. The popular annual event has raised more than $35 million for the Central California Food Bank and has provided 25 million meals to area families over its 12-year history.
The 2025 Feeding Families Fund Drive drove donations from generous individuals and local businesses, including Fresno Madera Farm Credit/CoBank, which donated $30,000. GAR added a whopping $100,000 to bring the final total raised to $534,917. The funds generated by the Feeding Families Fund Drive will provide more than 2.1 million meals for the less fortunate in California’s San Joaquin Valley.
Karen Musson, Managing Partner, GAR, said: “We are truly grateful for the Central Valley's generosity in surpassing our expectations to help feed our Valley families struggling with hunger. Thank you to our sponsors, growers and donors for supporting the Feeding Families Fund Drive with millions in donations and providing 25 million meals since 2014.”
Patty Hixson, Vice President/Market Manager, KMJ, commented: “Our listeners continue to overwhelm me with their generosity and graciousness. We are so thankful for them and for the GAR team, who always assist us in taking care of those people in need in our community. Such a blessing to have these incredible partners!”