Ben & Jerry’s CAN Share Media Advisory

Gail Smith FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Account Executive November 2, 2012
(360) 280-6310
gbsmith@bu.edu

Media Advisory

What:	Mayor Thomas Menino and his office are launching the City of Boston’s 2012 CAN Share campaign to support The Greater Boston Food Bank’s efforts to end hunger. Mayor Menino and a representative from The Greater Boston Food Bank are expected to speak to the public about the 2012 CAN Share campaign. Ben & Jerry’s and b.good will have their food trucks parked outside of City Hall and will be handing out free scoops of ice cream and milkshakes in exchange for a canned food donation. Ben & Jerry’s and b.good will compete to see who receives the most canned food donations. Ben & Jerry’s Boston stores will be collecting canned food donations beginning Monday, November 5th until the end of the year. All cans will be donated to The Greater Boston Food Bank.
Where:	Boston City Hall Plaza; One City Hall Square, Boston, MA.
Wh0:	Mayor Thomas Menino, Representatives from the Greater Boston Food Bank, Representatives from b. good and Ben & Jerry’s; Event is open to the public.
When:	Monday, November 5th, 2012 12-2 p.m.Mayor Menino is scheduled to speak at 12 p.m. The Ben & Jerry’s and b. good trucks will be accepting cans and giving –away samples from 12-2 p.m.
Photo Opportunities:	Honorable Mayor Thomas Menino accepting canned food donations in front of the Ben & Jerry’s and b. good trucks.

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