The DR. PHIL Show Partners with Feeding America to Generate 10 Million Meals

Special Announcement Scheduled to air in December 13th Broadcast

CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The DR. PHIL Show is partnering with Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to highlight the growing hunger epidemic in our nation and raise funds needed to supply 10 million meals.

Today's launch of this partnership coincides with a special episode of DR. PHIL, spotlighting hunger in America and featuring an interview with Feeding America's president and CEO, Vicki Escarra.

"We are extremely grateful to have such a trusted person like Dr. Phil to lend his voice to fight the growing hunger crisis," said Vicki Escarra. "Every dollar or can of food counts, and we thank him for encouraging the country to contribute."

"I am announcing a call to action," said Dr. Phil.  "To my viewers and especially those who have stuck with me throughout my 10 seasons on the DR. PHIL show, to help me along with Feeding America to achieve 10 million meals." 

"We are thrilled that Dr. Phil is committed to fighting hunger on a national basis," stated Michael Flood, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, "We have partnered with the DR. PHIL Show for several years locally and appreciate this support."

To donate to Dr. Phil's Feeding America initiative, please visit:  drphilfoundation.org.

Feeding America

Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, our network members supply food to more than 37 million Americans each year, including 14 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 61,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms. For more information on how you can fight hunger in your community and across the country, visit http://www.feedingamerica.org. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/FeedingAmerica or follow our news on Twitter at twitter.com/FeedingAmerica.

Contact:
Ross Fraser   312-641-6422

SOURCE Feeding America