As part of an effort to combat hunger, County Executive Robert P. Astorino joined WFAS radio personnel and nearly a dozen local business owners to present a $4,800 symbolic check to the Food Bank for Westchester at the Michaelean Office Building last week. The check represents the donations raised by the participating businesses, which include: All Pro Restoration, Doctors Express, Doubletree Tarrytown Hilton, Durante Rentals, Mrs. Greens Natural Markets, New Image Laser and Medical Spa, Southern Westchester Urgent Care, Stone Manor 101, The Travelers Club at Westchester County Airport and Tranquility Spa.

"With an estimated 200,000 Westchester residents who are hungry, including children and seniors, we are grateful to our generous local business owners who have stepped up to help our community," said Astorino. "No one should go hungry in Westchester and thanks to the kindness of our business community and the leadership of the Food Bank for Westchester, today we are one step closer to that goal."

The annual event was coordinated by WFAS and broadcast on Orlando in the Morning with host Brian Orlando on WFAS 1230 AM.

"It is wonderful to see the community come together for such a vital cause," said Andrew Castellano, WFAS senior account executive. "WFAS is proud to contribute in any way it can. We feel especially thankful for our sponsors who are always so willing to come forward."

The Food Bank for Westchester distributes approximately 14 tons of food a day and seven million pounds of food a year.

"Today was a great example of what the Food Bank for Westchester is all about: bringing members of the community together who are committed to fighting hunger and connecting their resources with those who need it most," said Ellen Lynch, Food Bank for Westchester executive director. "We engage individuals, families, community groups, private companies and the public sector in delivering on our mission to fight hunger."

To contact the Food Bank for Westchester, call (914) 923-1100, email or visit www.foodbankforwestchester.org.

Pictured left to right: Steve Jannetti, WFAS account executive; Andrew Castellano, WFAS senior account executive; Tom Avezzano, All Pro Restoration; Ellen Lynch, Food Bank for Westchester executive director; County Executive Robert P. Astorino; Brian Orlando, WFAS morning host; Chris Jones, Durante Rentals; Bryan Orser, The Travelers Club at Westchester County Airport; and John Durante, Durante Rentals.