Recently, American Airlines approached the Capital Area Food Bank to let us know that they were blown away by the information they learned as they toured our D.C. facility; and they wanted to do something to help. They had no idea that hunger was so prevalent in our community. We hear that often from first time visitors to the food bank. Because hunger is hidden in our country, people have no idea that over 600,000 people in the metro area are at risk of going without enough nutritious food.
Out of this brief visit, the Flight to End Hunger, a campaign to go to the moon – a distance of 238,000 miles, was born. Together with Marriott International hotels, American Airlines would like to raise $238,000, that’s $1 per mile from earth to the moon to benefit the CAFB.
To make it really interesting, they are offering a smorgasbord of prizes in a sweepstakes for everyone who participates. Simply donate online and your name will be entered to win one of the following prizes:
- Grand Prize: A Fantastic GetAAway
GetAAway for (2) on AA to Aruba with a (3) night stay at the luxurious All inclusive Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino for the ultimate Aruba vacation experience. - Second Prize: The Washington Redskins Experience
(2) Tickets to see the Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys
Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 8:20P FedExField
Club Level Seating, Including Parking - Third Prize: Washington Wizards Basketball
(2) tickets to see the Washington Wizards vs. San Antonia Spurs
Saturday, January 2, 2010 @ 7:00 p Verizon Center
Club Level Seating, Including Parking - Fourth Prize: Washington Capitals Hockey
(2) tickets to see the Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
(2009 Stanley Cup Champions)
Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 7:00 p Verizon Center
Club Level Seating, Including Parking