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CELEBRITIES DOODLE TO FIGHT HUNGER & HOMELESSNESSST. FRANCIS FOOD PANTRIES CELEBRITY ART AUCTION DOODLE FOR HUNGER® XI FOX 5s Ernie Anastos to Host Auction that Helps Feed, Clothe and Counsel Poor FamiliesOn Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., colorful and original signed works of art created by actors, artists, politicians and sports icons will be auctioned off at Doodle For Hunger® XI, the annual charity auction that raises money to support the St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters which feed and shelter more than 7,000 underprivileged families in New York each week. The special event, hosted by Fox 5s Ernie Anastos, will include a cocktail party, Doodle preview, silent and live auctions led by acting great Tony Lo Bianco. The event will take place at Pier Sixty Chelsea Piers. Doodle For Hunger 2010 will honor sports broadcaster Warner Wolf, for his steadfast support of the St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters. Mort Künstler, the premier historical artist in America, will be presented the Artist of the Year Award.Doodles by Betty White, Courtney Cox, Yoko Ono, Donald Trump, Sarah Palin, Richard Gere, Jorge Posada, Barbra Streisand, Jeff Bridges, John Travolta, and hundreds of others will be up for bid. St. Francis Food Pantries & Shelters was established to alleviate the physical and emotional hunger of the poor and needy in a dignified and supportive manner. The St. Francis Food Pantries & Shelters provide a broad range of services for those in need, including the provision of food, clothing, shelter, and related social services for the poor. ____________________________________________________________________________WHAT: Hundreds of original works of art painted by top celebrities will be auctioned off at Doodle For Hunger® XI - Celebrity Art Auction. The event will honor sports broadcaster Warner Wolf, and American artists Mort Künstler. Original artwork created by Betty White, Sarah Palin, Jorge Posada, John Travolta, Jeff Bridges, Barbra Streisand, Donald Trump and hundreds more will be up for auction. Doodle for Hunger supports the St. Francis Food Pantries & SheltersWHEN: Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers and the Hudson River, NYCTICKETS: $250 in advance, $300 at the door (includes buffet, open bar, silent and live auctions) To purchase tickets, call Joseph Sano at 212-279-6171 or visit www.doodleforhunger.com by October 29, 2010
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