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Jason Aldean Benefit Concert in Forrest City Raises $170K for Arkansas Food Banks

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Forrest City, AR – Contributed – Greenway Equipment, Inc. is proud to announce that the Jason Aldean Food Bank Benefit Concert, held this past weekend at the University of Arkansas–East Arkansas Community College (UA–EACC), raised more than $170,000 for regional food banks—providing the equivalent of nearly 700,000 meals for families facing food insecurity across Arkansas and southeast Missouri.

The concert marked Greenway’s 8th annual food bank fundraiser to feature Aldean, continuing a long-standing commitment to turning community support into meaningful impact. With this year’s results, Greenway has now raised almost $1.2 million for local food banks since the fundraiser began, helping provide the equivalent of more than 4.7 million meals to individuals and families in need.

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Proceeds from the event benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, the Arkansas Food Bank, and the Southeast Missouri Food Bank, helping ensure critical resources reach communities when they are needed most.

“This concert is a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together for something bigger than itself,” said Bill Midkiff, CEO of Greenway Equipment, Inc. “Raising more than $170,000 in a single night, and nearly $1.2 million over the years, is something our entire Greenway team is incredibly proud of. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our customers, employees, partners, and community, and we’re especially grateful to Jason Aldean and his team for using their platform to help us turn music into meals for families who need it most.”

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The event was hosted in partnership with the University of Arkansas–East Arkansas Community College, bringing together music fans, community leaders, customers, employees, and partners for an unforgettable night dedicated to fighting hunger.

“We were thrilled to be part of such a one-of-a-kind and meaningful event for our region,” said Dr. Cathie Cline, UA-EACC Chancellor. “It’s incredible to think about the number of lives this benefit impacted. Hunger is a very real issue for us—many of our own students rely on support from regional food banks through our campus food pantry. We were proud to partner with Greenway Equipment to help feed the hungry, support the agriculture industry, and host incredible talent in eastern Arkansas.”

Greenway Equipment, Inc. extends our sincere appreciation to our customers, employees, partners, volunteers, and the surrounding communities whose generosity made this milestone fundraiser possible.

A special thank-you is also extended to Aldean and his team for once again dedicating their time and talent to this cause. Their continued commitment helps transform an evening of music into millions of meals for families across the region.

This year’s success reinforces Greenway Equipment’s mission to invest in the communities we serve, ensuring that the impact of this fundraiser extends far beyond the fields and into the homes of those who need it most.

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