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

"The need here in Chicago is unprecedented," said Kate Maehr, executive director of the Greater Chicago Food Depository. "The gifts of time and money will put food on the table for men, women and children in our community. By teaming up with Kraft Foods volunteers, we can keep up with rising demand and achieve our mission of feeding families in need."