Hunger Awareness Day - Tuesday, June 10

The following is a message from Doug Major, Board of Directors Chairman for Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County:

This Tuesday, June 10th, the Food Bank Coalition is asking citizens and business leaders of San Luis Obispo County to observe Hunger Awareness day with a contribution. In the "One Day, One Dollar" campaign, our ultimate goal is to bring in at least the equivalent of a dollar for every citizen in the county. When we get there, we'll raise over $250,000--enough to feed hungry citizens in SLO County for an entire year!

Last year, our first annual Hunger Awareness Day campaign brought in nearly $120,000. This year our goal is $150,000. With the U.S. economy suffering, there are more people hungry now than ever. We're counting on local businesspeople to help lead the way to meeting the need.

It's easy to help!

* Consider passing the hat among your employees--if each one can give a dollar it will add up!

* Go to www.slofoodbank.org, and use our secure form to donate online

* Call us at 805-238-4664 and make a contribution by phone

* Mail a check to:

Food Bank
Hunger Awareness Day
P.O. Box 2070
Paso Robles, CA 93447

* Stop by one of our live donation sites on June 10th between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm:

Arroyo Grande: Albertson's
Atascadero: Teens at Work (5156 El Camino, next to Stagecoach Liquor)
Cambria: Rabobank
Cayucos: Post Office
Grover Beach: Oak Park Church
Los Osos: Ralphs
Nipomo: Vons
Paso Robles: Scolari's
Paso Robles: Wal-Mart
San Luis Obispo: First Bank on Higuera
San Luis Obispo: Marigold Center (Tank Farm & Broad)

No matter what level of contribution is comfortable for you and your employees, the Food Bank can make the dollars stretch to feed children, families, seniors and others in need in our community.

Thank you!