Media Coverage of Camp Out For Hunger 2024
This year was be Preston & Steve’s 27th annual Camp Out For Hunger collecting non-perishable items for Philabundance to support those in need. The 93.3 WMMR hosts actually ‘Camp Out’ in…
This year was be Preston & Steve’s 27th annual Camp Out For Hunger collecting non-perishable items for Philabundance to support those in need. The 93.3 WMMR hosts actually ‘Camp Out’ in the parking lot of Xfinity Live inside the Wells Fargo Center Complex for the week-long broadcast.
During the five days, they invite listeners to come down, watch the carnival-like show. Each morning is filled with new guests, games, stunts… and yes, carnival rides. The family friendly event is free to attend, they ask that everyone bring non-perishable food donations or purchase donations from the on-site ACME Market pop up store.
The Preston & Steve Show broadcasts live from 6a – 10:30a, then hand the mic over to legendary mid-day host, Pierre Robert who keeps the party going until 3pm, when afternoon WMMR DJ, Brent Porsche takes over until 7pm. Then resident Vampire DJ, Jacky Bam Bam closes out the night in South Philly.
The first Camp Out For Hunger in 1998 collected 1 TON of food. In 2024, the generous folks of the Delaware Valley donated yielded 1.6 MILLION lbs of food and $995,710. That’s an all time total of over 25 million pounds of food donated to Philabundance.
Below is a collection of coverage from local media outlets plus promotion from partners and donors:
Phil-A-Trunk benefitting Camp Out For Hunger - 6ABC
The event, part car show, part food drive kicks off WMMR's Camp Out for Hunger and collects nearly 200,000 pounds of food annually to benefit the nine-county Delaware Valley region.
Perview During Thanksgiving Day Parade - 6ABC
Day #1 - Jennaphr Frederick
FOX 29's Jennaphr Frederick visits the parking lot of Xfinity Live inside the Wells Fargo Center complex for Preston & Steve’s 27th annual Camp Out for Hunger, collecting non-perishable items for Philabundance to support those in need.
Day #1 - NBC 10
WWMR morning show personalities are once again are camping out to fight food insecurity in the Philadelphia region. The 2024 Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger is being held outside Xfinity Live at the South Philadelphia stadium complex.
Day #2 - Mini Hoops Madness - NBC 10, 6ABC, Crossing Broad, CBS 3
Day #3 - CBS 3
Radio hosts Preston and Steve from WMMR have officially kicked off their annual Camp Out For Hunger campaign at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Highly needed items like cooking oil, canned meat, pasta and canned fruits and vegetables can be donated for the next week outside Xfinity Live.
Day #3 - Philadelphia String Band Assn.
Day #3 - PHL 17
Camp Out For Hunger Returns to Philly Sports Complex for 27th Year
Repurposed on msn.com
Day #5 - CBS 3
"You showed up, Philly!"
