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Leber said it felt like he was making a tangible difference by getting put to work with pallet loaders.
"When you actually put your feet on the ground and put some muscle and work into moving products onto a truck that you know is going to go to food shelters across the community, it does feel good," Leber said. "It's one thing to promote something or have a voice, but it's another to actually physically push products onto a truck. It's very fulfilling."
Added Fuhrman: "People were helping with 800-pound pallets. There's going to be some sore muscles tomorrow, but it had a huge effect."
Trucks were also filled with bags of groceries that Hy-Vee customers donated this past weekend. Shoppers at stores around the metro could purchase extra bags of groceries for $5 or $10 that were then sent to the food banks.
"We really appreciate the Vikings help and their partnership," Fuhrman said. "We have a longstanding relationship with them and just appreciate everyone coming together to help those in need.
"It's really important to help in this area in the cities because we all live here," Fuhrman added. "It's a way to give back, and this event has just been an awesome experience."
Leber, who has been active with other food-specific programs such as Taste of the NFL, reiterated the need.
"Food insecurities for people, it's already a big issue in our community and around the nation," he said. "This is just another way that two great organizations are stepping up to help out people in need. It helps them feel comfortable for where their next meal is going to come from."