“Last year, more than 1700 agencies participated nationally and received some portion of the million dollars that Feinstein Foundation generously granted,” said Patti Larson, Food Finders executive director. “Food Finders received $4,320 of the funds based on our own reported total of 1.32 million in food (pounds) and monetary donations. We were able to provide more than 1,080 meals with that money. Every dollar or pound of food donated really makes a difference. It would be fantastic to reach 1.5 million this year.”
Feinstein’s past $1 million challenges to fight hunger have raised a record $1.25 billion to date in support of 2000 agencies nationwide. The campaign has been the most successful ongoing effort ever to fight hunger.
Any donations received by Food Finders between March 1 and April 30 count towards the Feinstein challenge. Those donations may include cash, checks, food (valued at $1 per item or pound) or pledges. Monetary donations may be made to Food Finders via phone or mail, and online at foodfinders.org. Food donations may be dropped off at 2301 E. 28th St., Suite 303 in Signal Hill, or pick-ups may be scheduled by calling (562) 598-3003.
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