Take the Feinstein Challenge and help conquer hunger in the High Country

The Hospitality House has joined with the Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation of Rhode Island to help fight hunger in the area.

The Feinstein Foundation is dividing $1 million among nonprofit agencies throughout the country that help those in need. More than 3,000 participating agencies nationwide have used the challenge to raise more than $350 million, making it one of the most successful grassroots campaigns to fight hunger in the United States, a spokesperson for the challenge said.

At the conclusion of the challenge, Hospitality House will receive a grant from the Feinstein Foundation based on the amount of funds raised between March 1 and April 30, 2009.

All cash donations made to Hospitality House that mention the Feinstein Challenge during this time will be included.

“We are delighted to participate in the Feinstein Challenge this year,” said Lynne Mason, executive director of the Hospitality House. “Last year, our Bread of Life program served 87,863 meals and provided 723 food boxes to our neighbors in need. The Feinstein challenge will contribute to our work of helping folks rebuild their lives.”

To get involved in the challenge, contact Jill Landers, director of development, at 828-262-3461.

Hospitality House is a nonprofit crisis intervention agency that provides shelter and services to the homeless, operates the community soup kitchen and administers WeCAN, the local crisis assistance program.