LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER WITH
CONAGRA FOODS TO SUPPORT THE OMAHA FOOD BANK
ConAgra Foods Arts for the Holidays Celebration Begins November 21
The Omaha Symphony, Omaha Performing Arts, and Opera Omaha are proud to announce the kick off of the ConAgra Foods Arts for the Holidays Celebration on Friday, November 21, 2008. This collaborative event is sponsored by ConAgra Foods and will feature a food drive at the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater. Patrons are encouraged to bring canned food and other non-perishable items to both venues when attending any performance through December 31, 2008. All donations will support The Food Bank of Omaha.
“Hunger is an issue that affects millions of Americans across the country, including more than 300,000 people in the Heartland who benefit from The Food Bank and the more than 50,000 people in Douglas County who live below the poverty line,” said Kori Reed, executive director, ConAgra Foods Foundation. “As part of our Shine the Light on Hunger campaign, during Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival, we are proud to collaborate with our community arts organizations to raise more food and funds for The Food Bank, ultimately making a difference in the fight against hunger.”In addition to the collection of canned food and other non-perishable items, informational exhibits promoting awareness about child hunger and nutrition will also be displayed at both the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater.
CONAGRA FOODS TO SUPPORT THE OMAHA FOOD BANK
ConAgra Foods Arts for the Holidays Celebration Begins November 21
The Omaha Symphony, Omaha Performing Arts, and Opera Omaha are proud to announce the kick off of the ConAgra Foods Arts for the Holidays Celebration on Friday, November 21, 2008. This collaborative event is sponsored by ConAgra Foods and will feature a food drive at the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater. Patrons are encouraged to bring canned food and other non-perishable items to both venues when attending any performance through December 31, 2008. All donations will support The Food Bank of Omaha.
“Hunger is an issue that affects millions of Americans across the country, including more than 300,000 people in the Heartland who benefit from The Food Bank and the more than 50,000 people in Douglas County who live below the poverty line,” said Kori Reed, executive director, ConAgra Foods Foundation. “As part of our Shine the Light on Hunger campaign, during Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival, we are proud to collaborate with our community arts organizations to raise more food and funds for The Food Bank, ultimately making a difference in the fight against hunger.”In addition to the collection of canned food and other non-perishable items, informational exhibits promoting awareness about child hunger and nutrition will also be displayed at both the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater.
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