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Terrance C.Z. Egger, Plain Dealer publisher and president, credited some of the drive’s success to a “Check Out for Hunger” element that raised more than $1 million. Shoppers could donate at grocery store check-out lines.

Harrvest for Hunger organizers said they had to at least match the $2.9 million raised last year to cover growing community needs. This year’s final numbers were announced at a ceremony Tuesday morning attended by more than 200 food-drive volunteers.

Egger was co-chair of the drive along with Fred Nance of Squire Sanders law firm. Top performing cashiers from Giant Eagle, Heinen’s and Dave’s Supermarkets were recognized at the ceremony.

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article courtesy of ThePlainDealer.com

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