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“Spirit of Giving 2007” sponsored by KATV – Channel 7 and US Bank was held December 12 -19 and collected over 19,000 pounds of food plus funds to support statewide efforts to end hunger in Arkansas. This was a 43% increase over 2006. All food collected stayed in the community in which it was donated. Awards were given for the US Bank location and the Arkansas school to collect the most food. The 2007 “Spirit of Community” Awards went to US Bank – Heber Springs and North Ridge Middle School in Van Buren. The recipients will display their award until next December when competition begins again. |
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The following Arkansas legislators took the Food Stamp Budget Challenge issued by the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and the Arkansas Hunger Coalition. They agreed to live on $3 per day, the typical Food Stamp allotment, for three days in August. As a result of their experiences, a new legislative Hunger Caucus has been created. It will be chaired by Representative Kathy Webb and Representative Rick Green. In addition, an Interim Study on Hunger in Arkansas will be conducted by legislative staff with the hopes of enacting legislation in the next session that will alleviate hunger in our state. |
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More than 150 people gathered at the Governor's Mansion to commemorate Arkansas Hunger Awareness Day. The event was sponsored by Arvest Bank. |
December 2006 Spirit of Giving
"Spirit of Giving 2006," sponsored by KATV-Channel 7 and US Bank, collected over 13,000 pounds of food plus funds to support statewide efforts to end hunger in Arkansas. Total donations were 60 percent higher than during the 2005 drive. |
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