SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Dec 05, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) –
Zephyr Real Estate is once again accepting contributions for the
annual Food and Toy drives to benefit those who need a little help
this holiday season. As with prior years, the San Francisco
Firefighters Toy Program and the San Francisco Food Bank are the
recipients of the donations from all six offices in San Francisco. To
find the nearest Zephyr office to drop off a donation, visit

www.zephyrsf.com .

Last year, the SF Firefighters Toy Program gave away 40,000 toys to
over 25,000 children. Dependent solely upon donations, this program
is the City’s largest of its kind and has been actively brightening
the holidays for disadvantaged children since 1949. Their work is not
only around the holidays, but throughout the year for displaced
children who become victims of fires, floods and other disasters.
Annually, approximately 200,000 toys are distributed. Toys should be
new and without gift-wrapping.

The San Francisco Food Bank expects to distribute food to over 36,000
households during the holidays. Their goal is to raise 200,000 pounds
of food — enough to provide food for more than 825,000 meals. The
Food Bank supplies food to over 450 local non-profit organizations
that serve thousands of families, seniors, children and individuals.
Food items should be non-perishable. Most-needed foods are tuna and
canned meats, cereal, peanut butter, beans, rice, pasta, soups and
stews, 100 percent fruit juices, and canned fruits and vegetables.
While shopping during the next month, buy an extra can of food.

“When you donate toys and food to those in need, you offer a spark of
hope and a bit of encouragement to children and families,” remarked
Randall Kostick, Chief Operating Officer for Zephyr. “We can all help
create a better world by participating in these worthwhile
endeavors.”

About Zephyr Real Estate
Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San
Francisco’s largest independent real estate firm with $1 billion in
annual gross sales in 2010 and a current roster of more than 200
full-time agents. In 2010, Zephyr launched its new website, which has
earned three web design awards, including the prestigious WebAward
for Outstanding Website from the Web Marketing Association. Zephyr
Real Estate is a member of the international relocation network,
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World; the luxury real estate
network, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate; and the local luxury
marketing association, the Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco.
Zephyr has six strategically located offices in San Francisco, a
business center in Marin County, and serves a large customer base
throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit

www.zephyrsf.com .

        Contact:
        Melody Brown
        Zephyr Real Estate
        San Francisco, CA
        415.729.3555
        Email Contact

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