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 ST.
LOUIS (June 06, 2006) --
Missouri Governor
Matt Blunt visited the St. Louis Area Foodbank today for National
Hunger Awareness Day to sign into law
House Bill 1559 which adds grocery and
convenience stores to the list of donors that can donate
food to a charity or nonprofit organization for distribution
without being liable for damages resulting from the food's
condition. "Last year I visited the St. Louis Area
Foodbank and witnessed firsthand the compassionate spirit of
this organization as they work to feed the hungry," Blunt
said. "This bill expands the pool of existing food donors
and will help ensure safe, adequate food makes it to the
tables of those in need instead of being tossed in the
trash."
Click here for the full news release.
Also, In recognition of National Hunger Awareness Day, the
St. Louis Area Foodbank has invited friends from all around
the community to join together repackaging donated food
items for local families in need. Large and small groups of
volunteers from area organizations, corporations, and local
government will be in attendance. |
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