Feeding America, Martin Luther King III, David Arquette, Josh Groban and Herbie Hancock Join Forces to Combat Hunger in America on Presidential Inaugural Committee National Day ...(eding America is pleased to see the inco...),Health

Date:1/15/2009

eding America is pleased to see the incoming Administration's continued commitment to feeding hungry Americans, and we are honored to have Martin Luther King III, David Arquette, Josh Groban and Herbie Hancock helping us lead in the fight against hunger. The national rally against hunger will serve as a tribute to hungry Americans and call upon the American public and elected officials to support their food banks in these challenging times of unprecedented need for emergency food assistance."

"On this most historic of King Holidays, I am honored to stand with Feeding America in the fight against hunger in this country," said human and civil rights leader Martin Luther King III. "In this time of such grave economic challenge, it is now more important than ever we join hands to ensure that every American be afforded the most basic of needs."

David Arquette, who chairs Feeding America's Entertainment Council, is particularly moved to take part in the rally against hunger. "My mother marched with Dr. King during the civil rights era, in Chicago in 1966, so it is an honor to stand with his son at this historic time for our Country. I am honored that Martin Luther King III has chosen to become part of the movement to end hunger in America," said Arquette.

One in eight Americans do not always know where they will find their next meal. According to the USDA, there are 36 million people at risk of hunger in the US, 12 million of which are children. In December 2008, Feeding America conducted a survey of 160 food banks nationwide - the results were troubling with food banks reporting a 30 percent increase in demand for emergency food assistance, compared to one year ago.

About Feeding America

(Formerly named America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food Bank Network)

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