(February 11, 2013) Boston – 7th grade students from the John Pierce Middle School in Brookline are part of a Walk team, named “We Have Pierce Pride” led by teacher, Jamie Yadoff. Before the blizzard, they went door-to-door to their Brookline neighbors asking for donations in return for shoveling. This astounding team has already raised more than $6,500 to end hunger in Massachusetts. To donate to the “We Have Pierce Pride” team, visit www.projectbread.org/wehavepiercepride.

About Project Bread

Project Bread is the only statewide antihunger organization committed to providing people of all ages, cultures, and walks of life with sustainable, reliable access to nutritious food. From community-based meal programs, to early childhood and school nutrition initiatives, to improved access to farm-to-table resources, Project Bread approaches hunger as a complex problem with multiple solutions. With funds raised through The Walk for Hunger, the oldest continual pledge walk in the country, and other sources, Project Bread pioneers innovative initiatives and supports effective programs to eradicate hunger in our state. The Walk’s flagship sponsor is Freihofer’s Baking Company; its participating sponsors include Arbella Insurance Group Charitable Foundation and Raytheon Company. For more information, visit www.projectbread.org, www.facebook.com/projectbread, or www.twitter.com/walkforhunger.