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February 5, 2013
Seattle Seahawks & Chef John Howie win NFL’s Kick Hunger Challenge
National Competition Benefits Local Hunger Relief Organization
Seattle, WA — Although they might not have been in the Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks won a more important competition this weekend – the 2013 Kick Hunger Challenge, for our area’s hungry families. This annual competition pits NFL teams, players and a local chef against each other as they raise money for their local food bank. Emerging victorious this year is Chef John Howie, of SPORT Restaurant & Bar, Seastar and John Howie Steak along with former Seahawk Craig Terrill. Through their efforts the duo has raised nearly $33,000 for Food Lifeline, plus an additional $10,000 award for first place.
“Food Lifeline is thankful to Chef Howie, Craig Terrill & all the Seahawks’ fans for winning the Kick Hunger Challenge,” said Linda Nageotte, CEO & President of Food Lifeline. “The Seahawks’ fans are a part of every victory on the field and are now our 12th Man in the fight against hunger here in Western Washington.”
With the funds raised via the Kick Hunger Challenge, Food Lifeline will be able to provide over 120,000 meals for people in need in Western Washington.
In addition to winning the Kick Hunger Challenge, Craig Terrill was awarded the Lou Groza Award for the player who exceeded expectations for hunger relief.
For more information on the Taste of the NFL and the Kick Hunger Challenge please visit http://www.tasteofthenfl.com.
About John Howie
John Howie, a man known as much for his spirit of generosity as his award winning fare, shares recipes from his restaurants and for life in his recently released cookbook Passion and Palate: Recipes for a Generous Table. This gorgeously photographed, hardbound book includes a collection of over 240 recipes of guest and family favorites from Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, John Howie Steak, SPORT Restaurant & Bar, and Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar. For information please visit http://shinshinchez.com/john-
About Food Lifeline
Food Lifeline feeds hungry people. We stock the shelves and fill the tables of 275 food banks, meal programs and shelters throughout Western Washington. The 35 million pounds of nutritious food we secure from restaurants, grocery stores, farmers and manufacturers feeds 745,000 of our hungry neighbors every year. Find out how you can be a part of ending hunger in Western Washington atwww.FoodLifeline.org.
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