In less than a week, Feeding America's"Give a Meal" campaign has already raised more than 1 million meals for hungry families in this country. The campaign will run throughout the holiday season.
The holiday campaign, the first of its kind for the nation's largest anti-hunger organization, is a joint effort with corporate partners, celebrities and the public to provide food to the nearly 49 million Americans who struggle with hunger. As of Monday morning, nearly 1,150,000 meals had been raised through the"Give a Meal" program.
"This tremendous support is just indicative of the fact that the issue of hunger is one that resonates with so many people, especially during the holidays," said Vicki Escarra, President and CEO of Feeding America."There is no better time than now to give a gift that will help make sure that everyone has something to eat this holiday season."
Every $1 donated to the"Give a Meal" campaign helps provide eight meals to people in need. However, the effort got a big boost from signature partner Bank of America who pledged an additional $2 match (up to $500,000) for every $1 donated via https://secure.feedingamerica.org/site/SPageNavigator/boa_give_a_meal.html or http://bankofamerica.com/give.
"Give a Meal" is also being backed by Feeding America Entertainment Council members, including Chef Mario Batali, host of ABC's The Chew, Australian chef and television star Curtis Stone, rock sensations Benji and Joel Madden, Entertainment Tonight correspondent Samantha Harris, Grammy Award winning singer Monica, Food Network star Ellie Krieger, chef and TV host Sara Gore, TV food critic and host Katie Lee, Extra Virgin husband and wife hosts actress Debi Mazar and chef Gabriele Corcos, and the platinum selling band OneRepublic.
Emmy award winning host Rachael Ray is also supporting the campaign and her Yum-o! Organization will make a donation to Feeding America's Produce Program, up to 2 million servings of produce. (Yum-o! has donated the monetary equivalent of up to 2 million servings of produce to Feeding America.)
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Rooted in the voices of neighbors facing hunger, Feeding America unites the country ensuring everyone has access to food and a thriving future. We support tens of millions of people as part of a nationwide network of 250+ food banks, 20+ statewide food bank associations, 10+ regional co-ops and 60,000+ agency partners, food pantries and meal programs. Powered by leaders and volunteers embedded in local communities, we are one of the nation’s most effective food distribution systems driving immediate impact today—and a catalyst for long-term change through advocating for legislation that improves food security and work to address its factors. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters united with the unwavering commitment to provide nourishing food and work to end hunger at its roots so everyone can live fuller, healthier lives. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.