Newport News, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/18/2012 -- Pearson Toyota Scion, located in Newport News, has been very active around the Virginia Peninsula. The dealership is known for their love for cars and racing, but will also shift their focus to helping and honoring others. Over the course of May, they have been collecting food items and issuing prizes at a military appreciation event.

On Saturday, May 12, Pearson Toyota held its fourth annual Shred Event and Food Drive. This charity event was started to collect canned food items for those less fortunate. Participants brought in a can of food for every bag or box of documents they wanted to shred. 685 pounds of food was collected, along with $80 in cash donations. Pearson Toyota was helped by two wonderful organizations, Shred-it and Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula.

On Armed Forces Day, May 19, Pearson celebrated Military Appreciation Night at Langley Speedway in Hampton. The dealership had a booth at the speedway and issued prizes to fans who registered. The main prize was a NASCAR driving experience at the winner’s choice of track from seven different options. Other winners received quality Daytona 500 collectibles.

To learn more about Pearson Toyota Scion, or to schedule a test drive visit Pearson Toyota at http://www.pearsontoyotascion.com. The friendly team at Pearson Toyota will be happy to assist customers in finding the perfect new or used Toyota vehicle. Also, keep up-to-date on all the latest Toyota news, events and sales on Pearson Toyota’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pearsontoyota.

About Pearson Toyota
Pearson Toyota, http://www.pearsontoyotascion.com, carries an extensive lineup of new and used Toyota cars, SUV’s, Trucks and more. In addition Pearson Toyota offers financing, service, and parts where 100% satisfaction is the goal of their certified mechanics.Also, keep up-to-date on all the latest Toyota news, events and sales on Pearson Toyota’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pearsontoyota.