BOWIE, MD – The Toyota/Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) is working with The Salvation Army to fill the pantries of families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. On May 22, 2020, TLMODA Dealers and The Salvation Army will distribute more than 4,800 packages in 24 communities throughout the country.
“The coronavirus pandemic has left many families vulnerable and in a state of economic instability,” says TLMODA Board President Ed Fitzpatrick. “The COVID-19 Day of Service represents the TLMODA member’s collective compassion and responsibility to give back to the community.”
During TLMODA’s National COVID-19 Day of Service, Toyota and Lexus dealership staff will distribute grocery boxes of non-perishable items like boxes of cereal and canned goods to help feed a family of four, for a week. Items for the grocery boxes will be packed and assembled by local Salvation Army
teams in accordance with safety guidelines from local, state and federal health officials.The Salvation Army is helping identify families in need of food and instructing them to visit one of the participating Toyota or Lexus dealerships to pick up their grocery box. In order to maintain proper social distance protocols, boxes will be placed in the trunk of each family’s vehicle on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies are exhausted. All families must contact their local Salvation Army to qualify for a grocery box.
“Across the country, the economic impact of this pandemic continues to impact families, both those who were already experiencing the challenges of poverty, and some who are experiencing them for the first time,” said David Hudson, National Commander of The Salvation Army. “We are extremely grateful for the support of organizations like TLMODA so we can continue to meet the evolving needs of the most vulnerable.”
TLMODA COVID-19 Day of Service dealerships locations include:
Alabama
Lexus of Huntsville, Huntsville
Arizona
Sierra Toyota, Sierra
California
- • Coliseum Lexus of Oakland, Oakland
- • Tracy Toyota, Tracy
Colorado
Lexus of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs
Florida
- • South Dade Toyota, Homestead
- • Toyota of Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach
- • Treasure Coast Toyota of Stuart, Stuart
Georgia
Chatham Parkway Toyota, Savannah
Idaho
Teton Toyota, Idaho Falls
Illinois
Advantage Toyota of River Oaks, Calumet City
Indiana
Lexus of Mishawaka, Mishawaka
Massachusetts
Lexus of Northborough, Northborough
North Carolina
Classic Toyota of Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro
Oklahoma
Toyota of Ardmore, Ardmore
Pennsylvania
North Hills Toyota, Pittsburgh
Texas
- Brownsville Toyota, Brownsville
- Lost Pines Toyota, Bastrop
- Mike Shaw Toyota, Corpus Christi
- Toyota of Cedar Park, Cedar Park
- Toyota of Rockwall, Rockwall
Virginia
Gloucester Toyota, Gloucester
Vermont
Faith’s Toyota Ford, Westminster
Washington
Marysville Toyota, Marysville
More information on the TLMODA ‘COVID-19 Day of Service’ can be found at TLMODA.org/day-of-service/