Three-pointers help feed the hungry

LINCOLNSHIRE - Camping World Holdings Inc. announced it raised more than $500,000 to provide relief to local restaurants and meals to the hungry through its sponsorship of the Maui Invitational college basketball tournament.

The company, which operates the nation's largest network of RV and outdoor lifestyle stores and campgrounds, pledged to donate $3,000 for every three-point field goal made during the tournament. Based on 163 three-pointers made, $489,000 is being allocated to restaurants in each university's local community, who will then in turn provide free meals to those in need. The effort was also supported by associates, customers and corporate sponsors at more than 170 Camping World and Gander RV & Outdoors retail locations.

"As an organization, we are passionate about giving back, especially to the communities in which our customers and employees reside in, work and play," said Tamara Ward, chief operating officer of Camping World.