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ROTARY PRESENTS CHECK TO FOOD BANK – DONATIONS STILL NEEDED (photo)

MONTEREY, Calif. December 17, 2007— On Thursday, December 13, 2007, members of the Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific presented a check to the Food Bank of Monterey County commemorating the annual Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation food drive. The successful effort raised over 6448 pounds of food which, in monetary terms, is equivalent to $7479.

Monterey County residents, business owners, Rotarians and students of Seaside High School eagerly reached out to the Food Bank when Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific kicked off its annual food drive this summer. Donations were made online at www.food4hungry.org or by dropping off food at participating businesses and schools. The effort was so successful and needed that it was extended for an additional month and surpassed their initial and impressive goal of 5,000 pounds.

Executive Director of the Food Bank for Monterey County, Leslie Sunny stated, “We are grateful for the effort made by Rotary and for all who have donated, but we still need more. The winter months bring high unemployment and a greater need for food assistance.”

A recent study found on the Food Bank’s website reports that one in seven residents of Monterey County will use the Food Bank this year.

Donations are accepted online or by mailing a check to Food Bank for Monterey County, 815 West Market Street, #5, Salinas, California, 93901. For every dollar donated, the food bank can distribute $8 of food to the community.

ABOUT ROTARY CLUB OF MONTEREY PACIFIC:
The Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific is always looking for enthusiastic community members looking to expand their volunteer and community service, and make business contacts. The Club meets every Thursday at 5:15 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Seaside. If you would like to be invited to a meeting, or if you have any questions, please contact Sandra Whittle at 831-320-9774.