America's Second Harvest Names Alice G. Archabal Vice President of Philanthropy

CHICAGO --- January 7, 2005 --- America's Second Harvest – The Nation's Food Bank Network has named Alice G. Archabal vice president of philanthropy.

Archabal joins America's Second Harvest from ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, where she was senior director of field management. Archabal held several positions with ALSAC, which she joined in 1992. She is a graduate of Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin.

"Alice brings a wealth of valuable experience to our organization," said Robert Forney, President and CEO of America's Second Harvest. "Her impressive track record as an innovative fundraiser makes her a perfect candidate for facing the financial challenges of feeding more than 23 million Americans a year."

Five current staff members have also been promoted.  Jodi Gibson, former manager of corporate relations, has been promoted to director of corporate and foundation relations; John Pfeiffer, former manager of individual philanthropy, has been promoted to director of individual philanthropy; Leah Brennan, former foundation relations officer, has been promoted to manager of direct marketing; Diane Pascal, former individual philanthropy officer, has been promoted to senior philanthropy officer; and Deirdre McMahon, former corporate relations associate, has been promoted to senior corporate and foundation relations associate.
 
America's Second Harvest — The Nation's Food Bank Network is the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a national Network of more than 200 regional Member food banks and food-rescue programs, serving all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The Network secures and distributes nearly two billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually. The America’s Second Harvest Network supports approximately 50,000 feeding agencies nationwide, including food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, and Kids Cafes. These local organizations provide emergency food assistance to 23 million hungry Americans, including more than nine million children and nearly three million seniors each year.  For more information on America's Second Harvest, visit www.secondharvest.org.

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