April 2014 eNewsletter

	"Stand up for kids" Hunger takes a devastating toll on kids in our community, but it doesn't have to. Your gift today will help feed 100,000 kids every single month through our programs. Watch a video message from Sheryl Sandberg, our campaign co-chair, and find out what you can do to make a difference.
	Francene Knows the Hunger Bully For Francene Aquino, hunger can act just like a bully: "It can take away your lunch." Francene lives with her mother and younger sister Arianne in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose. Her mother works full-time, but still struggles to put enough food on the table. Read Francene's story and watch her shine in our video.
	What Leadership Looks Like Congrats to Martín Huici, our CalFresh Outreach Coordinator who recently accepted a fellowship at the Latino Board Leadership Academy! Read our latest Local Hunger Fighters blog post to find out what inspires him to do this work and what the fellowship means to him and the Food Bank.
	April is National Volunteer Month Last year, volunteers contributed nearly 310,000 hours of service, which is equivalent to 149 full-time employees! From education and outreach to food distribution to general office tasks, we are truly grateful to have so many volunteers dedicated to our cause. Interested in getting involved? Check out our volunteer opportunities.
	Last Month's Most Popular Social Media Posts Did you hear about Anika who asked her friends to bring non-perishable foods for the Food Bank, not presents, to her 7th birthday party? Or that about 45% of food stamp benefits went to children under 18? Read the top hunger-related news articles and other interesting tidbits in our latest Social Media Roundup blog post.

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