| WHAT: | As part of Disney Day of service, over 50 volunteers will help pack and sort thousands of pounds of food at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in exchange for free admission to a Disney park. Disney is encouraging 1 million people to volunteer their time nationwide in 2010. |
| WHY: | Half a million Oklahomans struggle with hunger every day. In fact, Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in the nation – ranking sixth in food insecurity. Each week, the Regional Food Bank provides enough food to feed more than 77,000 hungry Oklahomans. During fiscal year 2009, the Regional Food Bank distributed more than 28.5 million pounds of food and products to hungry Oklahomans in 53 central and western counties. |
| WHO: | Interviews are available with Regional Food Bank staff and volunteers. |
| WHEN: | Thursday, Feb. 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. |
| WHERE: | The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Volunteer Center, located at 3355 S. Purdue in Oklahoma City. |
| VISUALS: | Thousands of pounds of food will be sorted by over 50 volunteers. |
