Philanthropist offers $1 million to fight hunger

The Feinstein Foundation will divide $1 million among anti-hunger agencies which raise funds between March 1 and April 30.

Contributing to the 16th annual campaign is nationally known philanthropist and humanitarian, Alan Shawn Feinstein.

Feinstein's challenge is simple: For every dollar or pound of food Gifts of Love collects from individuals in our communities throughout March and April, the Feinstein Foundation will also donate towards our Spring Campaign to End Hunger. Throughout the years, $1 million challenges by the Feinstein Foundation's have raised over $1.25 billion for over 2,000 agencies nationwide.

This has become the greatest grass roots campaign ever to fight hunger in our country. "Your donation makes you a partner in it with me," said Feinstein. "My money started this campaign but it is you will help decide how many needy people in your city or town will be fed this year."

Donations can be made to: Gifts of Love, P.O. Box 463, Avon, CT 06001 or on our secure web site, www.giftsoflovect.org . For more information call (860) 676-2323.
FEINSTEN FOUNDATION:Founded in 1991 by Alan Shawn Feinstein, the Feinstein Foundation is dedicated to the alleviation of hunger, the importance of community service in education and the values of caring, compassion and brotherhood. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funding. For more information: www.feinsteinfoundation.com
GIFTS OF LOVE: The mission of Gifts of Love is to help meet the basic needs of individuals and families experiencing a temporary financial crisis so they can achieve or maintain self-sufficiency. The organization provides food and clothing, household items and furniture to individuals and families facing a financial crisis due to a variety of circumstances. Gifts of Love helps clients meet their families' most basic needs – food on the table, a winter coat, or a bed to sleep in – and enable them to focus on putting their lives back in order and regaining their independence.