Food bank to get $15,000 through American Idol

3/16/2008

More than $15,000 raised through 'American Idol' will benefit the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank.

The organization will use the funds for programs benefiting children and young people, a spokesman said. The food bank provides assistance in eight counties.

It is a member of America s Second Harvest, one of several charities that received funds through 'American Idol.'

The grant came from the Charity Projects Entertainment Fund.