AlphaGraphics Joins the Fight against Hunger

Nationwide campaign focuses on hunger awareness; centers initiate food drive
collections
SALT LAKE CITY--(Business Wire)--
If we knew our friend, family member or another loved one was hungry, we'd hurry
to give them something to eat in a heartbeat, wouldn't we? Well, for some
people, hunger isn't satisfied so quickly and it becomes a day-to-day struggle.
Studies show that there are millions of Americans who are hungry or
nutritionally deprived. What's worse is health experts say those who experience
hunger are likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, behavioral problems and
other illnesses that could have traumatic effects on their lives.

In an effort to join the fight against hunger in the United States,
AlphaGraphics, the print, graphics and marketing communications provider, has
just announced a national food drive campaign. As part of "AlphaGraphics Fights
Hunger", which runs throughout the entire month of July, participating
AlphaGraphics locations will collect non-perishable foods for shelters or other
organizations in their communities.

"There are 11.7 million children in the country who live in households where
people have to skip meals or eat less to make ends meet. That means one in every
ten households lives with hunger or is at risk of hunger, according to the Bread
for the World organization," said Sharon Cook, Director of Marketing and Public
Relations.

According to Cook, food pantries, homeless shelters and other charities needing
food typically receive donations during the winter holidays (November and
December). By June and July, their pantries are low and they need their shelves
restocked. That is why the timing of this campaign is the right help at the
right time for community organizations in need.

"AlphaGraphics centers are locally owned and operated. The fact is, many of our
communities currently need support in fighting hunger and we are glad our
centers and their local communities are willing to help," said Cook. "We are
committed to assisting the communities where we do business, as well as doing
our part to help those in other communities throughout the nation."

For more information, please contact Maggie Cooper at 801-595-7231.

AlphaGraphics World Headquarters
Salt Lake City
Cassie Salt, 801-595-7254
csalt@alphagraphics.com

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