Leonardo DiCaprio ayudará a lanzar el Fondo de Alimentos de Estados Unidos, que ya recaudó USD 12 millones para ayudar a las comunidades afectadas por la pandemia de coronavirus. Los fondos estarán destinados a los sectores más vulnerables azotados por el coronavirus, teniendo especialmente en cuenta a niños que dependen del almuerzo escolar, familias de bajos ingresos, ancianos y a las personas que están quedando sin trabajo.
DiCaprio es cofundador del Fondo de Alimentos de Estados Unidos, y las organizaciones World Central Kitchen (WCK) y Feeding America son las destinatarias del monto hasta el momento reunido.
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In the face of this crisis, organizations like World Central Kitchen and Feeding America have inspired us all with their unwavering commitment to feed the most vulnerable people in need. I thank them for their tireless work on the frontlines, they deserve all of our support. Today, along with Laurene Powell Jobs, @Apple and the @fordfoundation, we helped launch Americau2019s Food Fund. The Fund is designed to help our most vulnerable, including children who rely on school lunch programs, low-income families, the elderly, and individuals facing job disruptions. 100% of donations will go to @FeedingAmerica and @WCKitchen. We know that asking for monetary donations is challenging for many people right now, but if you are able, please join me in donating at: GoFundMe.com/AmericasFoodFund (see link in bio). #AmericasFoodFund #Coronavirus #FeedingAmerica #ChefsforAmerica #WorldCentralKitchen
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“Frente a esta crisis, organizaciones como World Central Kitchen y Feeding America nos han inspirado a todos con su compromiso inquebrantable de alimentar a las personas más vulnerables que lo necesitan”, dijo el actor ganador del Oscar en el comunicado.
Feeding America es la organización de ayuda contra el hambre más grande de Estados Unidos, que atiende a más de 40 millones de habitantes anualmente a través de su red de 200 bancos de alimentos y 60,000 despensas de alimentos y programas de comidas con presencia en cada comunidad del país.
Por otro lado, la legendaria conductora Oprah Winfrey, adhirió a la causa donando un millón de dólares a esta iniciativa.
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@chefjoseandres and Claire Babineaux-Fontenot have teamed up with @leonardodicaprio, Laurene Powell Jobs and @Apple to launch Americau2019s Food Fund to help feed local communities. I was struck by the work these organizations are doing and while everyoneu2019s priority right now is to stay safer at home, I know there are many of us looking for ways to help. I believe that Americau2019s Food Fund will be a powerful way to make a difference for our neighbors in need and am committing $1 million to this fund to support those facing food insecurity. I am donating $10 million overall to help Americans during this pandemic in cities across the country and in areas where I grew up. For more on this Fund and how everyone can be of service, tap the link in my bio to watch this free AppleTV+ conversation.
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