Victory Lane Ford has put the pedal to the metal in the fight against hunger. They are going that extra mile this holiday season to help HSHS St Francis Foundation collect donations for the St Clare Center Food Pantry. The local Blue Oval dealership will match up to $7,500 in donations through December 31st for the pantry Victory Lane Ford owner Gene Hebenstreit upped the ante in the fight against hunger, pushing the challenge grant donation from the annual figure of $5,000 to $7,500 . Hebenstreit said it is more important now than ever during these challenging economic times to make sure the pantry has enough food to meet their needs for the upcoming holiday season and winter months. To participate in this challenge grant, there are a number of ways you can donate: 

• Visit Victory Lane Ford. 

• Mail your donation to HSHS St. Francis Foundation, P.O. Box 1215, Litchfield, IL 62056, and mark “Victory Lane Challenge” in the memo. 

• Donate online at stfrancis-litchfield.org/giving, select “Donate Now” and choose the designation St. Clare Center Food Pantry. 

• Call 217-324-8200 to discuss how you can give.  

The St. Clare Center Food Pantry is located at 603 N. Madison Street in Litchfield and is a ministry of HSHS St. Francis Hospital. The pantry serves residents of Montgomery and Macoupin counties. For further information about the pantry, call 217-324-2800.