FOODSTOCK CHARITIES OFFERS SECOND FREE DINNER
Sunday Dinners for Those in Need

Danville, IL, February 1, 2009 - Foodstock Charities will host its second free dinner at the Tilton Lions Club house, on Sunday, February 15th, 2009. The dinners are open to all for as long as the food lasts. Building on its successful benefit concerts in support of the Danville Area Food Pantry, the local charity, which was founded in the beginning of 2008, hopes to serve the community by serving food to those with the greatest need.

"Now more than ever, there are members of our community who need support," said Reverend Lane Baldwin, founder and Executive Director of Foodstock Charities. "This is one more way that we can help, and encourage others to get involved."

Foodstock Charities is now a project of The Life with Spirit Foundation, a private organization that focuses on building strong bonds in the community and mutual respect among all people.

Primary funding for the project is provided by Reverend Baldwin and his wife, Glenda Ford-Baldwin. "Lane took a substantial pay cut at the end of last year," said Bob Stevens, Director of Operations, "and his response was to invest even more into his charity work."

Already the project has gathered sponsors, including County Market, Tilton Lion's Club, Applewood Foods, and the Spears Center for Servant-Leadership (Indianapolis, IN). The project will soon invite churches and other local organizations to participate. "We started small," Baldwin said, "but hope to feed more people each month. This month, we will offer delivery to seniors and handicapped individuals who cannot attend in person."

The Tilton Lions Club has donated the use of their building to the project, and will assist with meal delivery. The club is also reaching out to other area Lions Clubs to invite their participation. "We're very pleased to be working with the Lions Club," said Stevens. "Their mission statement is very similar to our own and we're proud that they want to work with us."

Foodstock Charities began as a way for Baldwin's band Deeper Blues (which Stevens manages) to commemorate the release of its first CD, Dig the Hole. Following the success of the first concert, a second event was held at Lincoln Park in October. This year, Foodstock is going national, with concerts scheduled in several cities across the US. In addition, Baldwin and Stevens plan to launch a project to bring musical entertainment to hospitals, VA centers and retirement homes. They are also seeking 501(c)3 non-profit status for The Life with Spirit Foundation, and are pursuing sponsorship discussions with several large corporations.

"All faiths teach that the key to fulfillment is our service to others," Baldwin said. "This is our service to our community, our way of helping to make things better. We can't think of anything more basic, more necessary, than providing food for those in need."

The Tilton Lions Club is located at the corner of Atwood and 14th streets in Tilton, adjacent to the East side of the 14th Street overpass construction. Follow the signs from the 14th St. ramp (off Georgetown Rd.). For more information on Foodstock Charities, including a map and directions to the event, or to volunteer, visit lifewithspirit.org.