2020 Barrel Full of Money fundraiser most successful to date December 17, 2020
WALLA WALLA, WA (Dec. 16, 2020) – The 10th Annual Barrel Full of Money fundraiser raised a record amount once again this holiday season, despite challenges faced in light of the pandemic, as nearly 50 Walla Walla Valley wineries, area businesses and nonprofit organizations teamed up to raise a significant amount of money for the Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) Food Bank.
Barrel Full of Money is a joint effort by BMAC, the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, and other local business sponsors to raise funds in support of local food pantries. Alaska Airlines, Baker Boyer Bank, Columbia REA, Dunham Cellars, Grocery Outlet, Hayden Homes, Seguin Moreau, The Thief Fine Wine & Beer, TMACS, the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin and Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance member wineries came together this year to donate time, money and resources to the cause. The campaign resulted in a record-breaking $64,737.47 rai
Scott is an author and the former wife of Amazon founder and multi-billionaire Scott Bezos.
According to the Walla Walla Union Bulletin, the donation is part of her making good on a promise she made last year to give away more than half the wealth she received after divorcing Bezos.
The donation to WWCC is the largest individual donation in the 53-year history of the school.
he college will consult with its board of governors and trustees over the next few months to determine strategies for where to target the money.
Scott is the richest woman in the world and the 18th richest person, with more than $68 billion in assets.
Philanthropist pledges $15 million to WWCC lmtribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lmtribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.