Federated donates to Toys for Tots campaign

STAUNTON, Va. (July 9, 2015) — Federated Auto Parts is celebrating “Christmas in July” by making a big donation to the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

With the help of its members and suppliers, Federated said it donated a record-setting $200,000. The Federated Toys for Tots auction was held during the company's recent national meeting, with items auctioned including a “Get Dirty with Kenny” dirt track racing weekend, a personal appearance by Kenny Schrader, and several Federated Auto Parts 400 activities such as driving the pace car, waving the green flag and serving as the starter for the race.

“Federated members and vendor partners have something special in common. They are all very generous and committed to helping those less fortunate,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “We want to thank everyone who participated in our annual Toys for Tots auction. It was a fun night for a great cause and we are very fortunate to work with such giving people.”

Mr. Bishop added that although “quite a bit of money” was raised for the Toys for Tots campaign already, “our members are not stopping there.

“Many of them have already started their local Toys for Tots campaigns or have made collecting toys and donations a year-round charitable activity. Due to their kindness, we are looking forward to making another donation to the campaign in December.”

Staunton-based Federated www.federatedautoparts.com is one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America.