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Power of Good - April 2014

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7 PowerofGood.com | 2014 Vol. 1 Alabama to encourage the rivalry, to encourage bringing in food," Britt said. "But ultimately this is about feeding people who are starving, who can't find a meal." APSO's Tan Grayson says the group's volunteers "are passionate about meeting human critical need. We do food drives among our employees so that we can give back to the commu- nity." e Food Bank offers many volun- teer and fundraising opportunities to businesses and individuals interested in helping serve the hungry in their area. "ank you for your support," McKinley says. "We depend on people in the community and organizations like yours to help us get food to fami- lies that need it." For more information on the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, visit www.feedingal.org. See the video of the pieing ceremony live at youtube.com/alabamapower Community volun- teers help bag sweet potatoes during a "Crop Drop." During these events, large amounts of loose produce are bagged and distributed throughout the service area. 8.9 million pounds of food distributed 647,716 pounds of fresh produce distributed 520,211 people served through food programs 1,500 children served through Weekender program 26 schools participating in Weekender program The 2013 results show the impact made in the Food Bank service areas and support the mission of helping those in need. PHOTO PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

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