Dealerships normally compete with each other in order to sell their vehicles. On Monday, however, three Salina dealerships joined forces for the good of the community.
Representatives from the three locally owned car dealerships, Larry Marshall, North McArthur, and Mike Money teamed up to make a $15,000 donation to the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank.
The trio noted that they are stronger together and wanted to make a gift to assist the food bank in purchasing food during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Although we are competitors, at this time of tremendous need, we have come together to help those who have lost their jobs and face very difficult circumstances,” Marshall said. “We feel it is important to support all the people we have grown up with and consider to be our friends.”
This trio of local dealerships has served the Salina community for a combined 192 years.
“We all live in Salina and believe it is important to help whenever we can,” Money said.
“This is our home town. We all want to thank our customers for making this donation possible. It is an honor to help in this way,” McArthur added.
Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, located at 255 S. Chicago, provides assistance to those experiencing hunger and food insecurity.
“We are supported 100 percent through the donation of food and money. People like Mr. Marshall, Mr. McArthur, and Mr. Money make all the difference in the world to those in our community experiencing difficult times! We can’t thank them enough,” said Michael Chambers, food bank executive director.