AS HUNGER RISES BY 35 PERCENT, 1,200 CHICAGOLAND KRAFT FOODS VOLUNTEERS ROLL UP SLEEVES FOR FIRST-EVER GLOBAL WEEK OF SERVICE

"We may be best known for cooking up tasty products like Oreo cookies and Kraft Mac & Cheese, but this week is all about making a delicious difference in our communities," explained Dave Brearton, Executive Vice President, Operations and Business Services. "The volunteer spirit of our employees combined with the expertise of organizations, like the Greater Chicago Food Depository, is a winning recipe to help fight hunger. Knowing our efforts are an important ingredient in our first global week of service makes this experience even more powerful."