Scott Hetsko of WROC News 8, Rex of the Rochester Rhinos, and Foodlink's Cool Can together at Wegmans for the Fall 2009 Check Out Hunger Kick Off
Local celebrities kicked off Foodlink’s Check Out Hunger Campaign on Monday at the Calkins Road Wegmans. Area television and radio personalities pitched in as Wegmans Helping Hands during the lunch hour to help pack groceries and encourage customers to scan Check Out Hunger coupons at registers to help end hunger at home. News 8′s Scott Hetsko and Rex of the Rochester Rhinos were two of the celebrities that took part in Monday’s kick off by helping bag some groceries. View a video now at rochesterhomepage.net.
Each year Foodlink’s Check Out Hunger campaign raises vital funds for the food bank to distribute food resources to those in need in our community throughout the year.
Through the Check Out Hunger campaign, customers have the choice to donate $2, $3 or $5 at the check-out. The goal is to raise over $750,000, which will help meet the increasing demands being placed on area human service agencies. In 2009, food distributed by Foodlink’s network of agencies provided over five million emergency meals to our neighbors in need at area food pantries, soup kitchens and emergency shelters.
This campaign is critical to supporting our work,” stated Foodlink Executive Director Tom Ferraro. “In this time of economic downturn we are seeing more and more people in need. By adding just a few dollars to your grocery bill, you can make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.”
Foodlink’s Check Out Hunger Campaign runs for five weeks from October 25th to November 28th at all area Wegmans stores. For additional information and online donations please visit www.checkouthunger.org.