Now there’s an even better reason to being part of the AT&T network than just getting an iPhone:  the Dallas-based communications company has created a text donation campaign which lets customers donate $5 to foodbanks nationwide.  From now until March 1st when users text the word “SHARE” to 20222, $5 will be added to their bill and matched by AT&T to benefit Share our Strength, a non-profit organization battling childhood hunger.  The company should be applauded for launching such a generous fundraiser, especially when the economic crisis is pushing more families into dire circumstances.  (To learn more, check out the New York Times’ Neediest Cases Fund).   Bill Shore, founder and executive director of Share Our Strength says:

In this economy, charitable donations are usually one of the first expenses to be eliminated…yet at the same time, more people need our help.

AT&T Pioneers, the companies employee and retiree volunteer program, will also be launching a food drive to benefit food banks around the county.  The program will also be joined by the Communications Workers of America to help combat childhood hunger.  I’m excited to see that these companies are doing more than just talking the talk, but are committing themselves to help solve our hunger crisis.

takepart by helping Share Our Strength put an end to childhood hunger, and if you’re an AT&T customer join the texting campaign.

Photo:  AT&T’s Flickr Photostream