The Houska Automotive Garage Band event was an incredible success, bringing together music lovers and community members who care about reducing food insecurity and making a difference for those in need. The event raised more than $10,000 and collected over 330 pounds of food for Vindeket Foods, a nonprofit food rescue that partners with grocery stores, restaurants and farms to reduce waste.
“We are overwhelmed and grateful by the community’s support,” says LJ Houska, vice president of Houska Automotive. “This event not only raised significant funds but also helped to bring quality food to those who need it in our community.”
Held at Houska Automotive Heavy Duty, 1005 Riverside Ave. in Fort Collins, on Sept. 28, the event featured live energetic performances from local favorites Say Uncle and Last Call Romance.
The event was free to attend, so all funds raised were generously donated by attendees and participants. The food truck on site, Fork Yeah, donated 10 percent of their sales to Vindeket Foods. Additionally, the El Don food truck provided meals for the volunteers to help reduce event costs. The impressive sum of $5,469 was collected from the event. Houska Automotive added a generous $5,000 donation to bring the final total raised for Vindeket Foods to $10,469. In addition to the financial contributions, the event collected 330 pounds of food. This will be donated to the Vindeket Foods market, where anyone can come to “shop” for groceries at no cost (monetary donations are welcomed).
Pictured above: Last Call Romance performing at Houska Automotive Garage Band event Sept. 28, 2024. Photo courtesy of Mantooth Company.