Nationally and internationally renown recording artists Pete Seeger,
Paul Geremia and James Montgomery have recently added their
names in support of The 1 of 52 Artist Hunger Network. This
ongoing grassroots network is organizing 52 regional and national artists
in each state, each representing one week of the year, who take action annually
to help end hunger.
American music legend Pete Seeger is participating in the The 1 of 52 Artist
Hunger Network by supporting local food banks in his home state of New York.
Mr. Seeger's 1 of 52 Hunger Actions will be ongoing as his lifelong work
for human rights and dignity continues.
Paul Geremia and James Montgomery performed their 1st annual 1 of 52 Hunger
Events on March 24th and 31st at the historic Greenwich Odeum Theatre in
East Greenwich, RI. These 'For Food' events were organized by fellow
1 of 52 Hunger Artist Chuck Smith to benefit the Rhode Island
Community Food Bank, a Second Harvest network food bank. Chuck
sets a great example of thinking globally and acting locally by staging
hunger events throughout the year as part of his participation in the 1
of 52 Artist Hunger Network.
A working model program has been set up in Rhode Island with 30 of 52 weeks
already assigned there and 1 of 52 Chapters have been started in 6 other
states to date. As each of America's 50 states has its network of 52 hunger
artists built, the momentive impact of this national movement will accumulate
slowly, but surely to help end hunger. It is hoped the example set by these
hunger artists inspires a groundswell of public interest and involvement.
Artists at all levels are welcome to become involved by contacting program
coordinator Steve Maciel at 1-888-HUNGER-0, Emailing ENDHUNGER@aol.com or
visiting the 1 of 52 AHN website at Http://members.aol.com/hungerzero.
For details, artist interviews, photos or further press information contact
1 Of 52 Artist Hunger Network coordinator Steve Maciel at 401-392-0329 or
Email ENDHUNGER@aol.com.
Rhode Island Community Food Bank contact - Lisa Roth Blackman, Communications
Manager at 401-826-3073, Fax 401-826-2420.
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