How St. George Spent $19,015 to Feed 437 Families — And You Helped Without Knowing It

What if your everyday spending quietly funded a warm meal, a clean shirt, and a second chance? We open with hard numbers—437 families, 2,140 people fed, 187 volunteers, 164 drivers, and $19,015 in gift cards—then trace how those outcomes happen when a community decides to route its money with intention.We share a clear snapshot of the housing market that cuts through the noise: more than 400 homes under contract in 30 days, with boomers driving moves and luxury sales still closing. That churn powers jobs and services—from title and lending to painters and cleaners—and, when planned well, it fuels charity. We talk about earmarking a slice of every closing to fund holiday aid, turning inconsistent generosity into a reliable engine that shows up when it counts.Our guest, Deven Macdonald, the local Chick-fil-A operator, brings a candid look at building people through business. On peak days, his teams feed 500 guests in 10 minutes per store, a feat that only works with dozens on the clock and tight margins. That same operation donates 200 breakfast burritos to support volunteer drivers and makes 10–15 daily contributions to local causes. The thread is simple: commerce isn’t the villain—misalignment is. When business is designed around community outcomes, the receipts become rescue.The most moving moments come from people who received help and returned to give, including a family who declined a basket after benefits resumed so someone else could eat. That’s the St. George signature: generosity that scales because it’s personal. Join us—swing by the Giving Machines, support the Basket Brigade, and keep the flow of kindness strong.Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. [email protected]: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate   🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue[00:00:00] Holiday Impact By The Numbers[00:05:40] Who’s Moving And Why Right Now[00:09:30] High-End Sales And Lifestyle Buying[00:14:40] The Real Cost Behind Fast Service[00:18:00] How Money Flows Through A Community[00:22:10] Basket Brigade Funding And Logistics