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

Kicking off the season of giving, the company will donate $300,000 to GCFD and NIFB -- organizations that are especially in need during these challenging times. GCFD has seen an unprecedented increase for food this year, serving 35 percent more individuals and 12 million more food compared to last year. And, NIFB witnessed a 36 percent increase in the amount of food distributed between April and June of 2009 versus the same period in 2008.