Shine the Light on Hunger campaign surpasses goal to help needy in Omaha area [Video]

Conagra Brands has announced that with the generous support of the Omaha community, the 17th annual Shine the Light on Hunger campaign surpassed its goal of raising 5 million meals by 85%. The final number is 9,262,511.

Shine the Light on Hunger continues to be a campaign that inspires us to come together so that children, teens, adults and seniors throughout western Iowa and Nebraska have the food they need to thrive, said Karen Black, vice president research and development at Conagra Brands.

“As a longtime Omaha resident, I have so much pride for this great city,” she said. “The success of this year’s effort in raising more than 9 million meals is an immense source of pride as it highlights the incredible attributes that define the community leaders, businesses, and neighbors that call Omaha home.”

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