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River Valley Food 4 Kids Names Engineered Rigging Corporate Partner of the Year
Russellville, AR – September 22, 2025 — River Valley Food 4 Kids proudly announced the recipients of its annual Foodstock Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond in the fight against childhood hunger. The awards will be presented during Foodstock on Saturday, October 4th, at 6:00 p.m. at Russellville Depot Park.
This year’s honorees are:
- Corporate Partner of the Year: Engineered Rigging Through their newly launched Engineered Giving program, Engineered Rigging sponsored 100 kids over the summer and raised more than $14,000 during their Heavy Equipment Expo in Russellville. Their commitment ensures local kids have the food they need during the summer months when school is not in session.
- Community Partner of the Year: Rotary of Russellville / Hoops 4 Hunger The annual Hoops 4 Hunger basketball tournament, organized by the Rotary of Russellville, awarded River Valley Food 4 Kids over $28,000 this year. These funds directly support the backpack program, which provides weekend meals for children who lose access to school cafeterias.
- Volunteer of the Year: Tyrone Rudolph Tyrone gives generously of his time year-round, delivering food for the backpack program and volunteering during the summer alongside his wife and son. Come rain or shine, the Rudolph family helped provide meals for children throughout River Valley Food 4 Kids’ 10-week summer program.
“This year’s honorees remind us what is possible when this community works together to support our kids,” said Leslie Walton, Executive Director of River Valley Food 4 Kids. “Because of their dedication, children across the River Valley have access to food, giving
families one less thing to worry about. We are grateful for their generosity and honored to celebrate their partnership.”
Foodstock, held annually at Russellville Depot Park, brings the community together with live music, food trucks, and FREE family fun, all while raising crucial support for River Valley Food 4 Kids’ programs.
About Hoops 4 Hunger
Hoops 4 Hunger is a basketball tournament fundraiser organized by the Rotary Club of Russellville and the Russellville School District to support local nonprofits fighting food insecurity. In nine years, the event has raised over $487,000 through business sponsorships and donations of food and funds, helping provide meals for children and families in the River Valley. For more details, visit russellvillerotary.com
About Engineered Rigging
Engineered Rigging is a global innovator in heavy lifting. By leveraging decades of experience and a wealth of technical expertise, Engineered Rigging overcomes the most complex lifting challenges and machinery moves for a variety of industries. The company provides equipment rental, sales and service; engineering services; custom solutions and technical support. For more information, visit our About section.
