Lee DeWyze Returns to Chicago: Kicks Off Hunger Action Month

By On 08/28/2010 · 8 Comments · In American Idol, Lee Dewyze

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Photos: Lee at the podium, Lee with the kids.

Ahead of his hometown concert in Chicago tonight, Lee Dewyze announced his support for Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month at a press conference today.  It’s the first Hunger Action Month event for 2010.

Feeding America is the nations largest domestic hunger-relief organization, providing food and groceries to more than 37 million people annually through a network of food  banks and pantries.

The Cheesecake Factory is a Lead Sponsor of Hunger Action Month. 

To learn more about Hunger Action Month and Feeding America, check out the press release HERE.

“I was shocked to learn that more than 49 million Americans live at risk of hunger, including 17 million children,” said Lee. “I am so eager to help Feeding America spread the word about the extent of hunger in this country, and to help in any way I can.”

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Lee was entertained at the press conference by a special performance by the Children’s Choir of St. James Catholic Church of Arlington Heights, Illinois, the school he attended as a child.  That must have been cool.

About Lee’s participation in this worthwhile cause, Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America says, “Our food banks are helping more people than ever before, so Feeding America is thrilled to have Lee DeWyze bring attention to the urgent issue of hunger in our nation.”

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  • cristististi

    It’s always nice to see idols using their fame to promote good causes. One of his fan groups actually raised some money for a couple of charities (Feeding America and the other one escapes me at the moment) in his honor, so that’s awesome.

  • Imkhemari

    There’s some HQ photos on http://bit.ly/d5ug45, and prnewswire article here

    The choir looked pretty happy – and the shot of Lee watching them is lovely!

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    prnewswire article here

    Yes. I linked to the PRNewswire press release in my post.

  • Imkhemari

    Whoops, sorry MJ I missed it! And thanks.

  • jammasta

    It’s always nice to see idols using their fame to promote good causes.

    Amen to that :).

  • AIaddict

    Sweet! This is a great cause and it’s awesome to see Lee involved.

  • jennyl

    Love the photos. Thanks MJ and imkhemari. Its good to see Lee doing charity.

  • Powter48

    Good for Lee for getting involved in such a worthy cause.