The year 2008 is off with a bang at Food for the Hungry!
 
Leeland, a Grammy-nominated melodic rock band out of Texas, has announced it partnership with Food for the Hungry.

"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus," explains front man Leeland Mooring, quoting Philippians 3:14. “We should always have our eyes fixed on the prize: to expand the Kingdom of God by simply showing the love of Jesus to the world.

"I'm so excited that we have the opportunity to be partnering with Food for the Hungry. Bringing hope is something I want to be a part of," he says.

Through God’s work at Food for the Hungry, Leeland will help bring Christ's hope to impoverished children, families and communities worldwide. Thousands of music fans across the United States will be given the chance at a Leeland concert to sponsor a child.

"I can't wait to see how God will use Leeland to transform lives," says Jeff Miller, Director of the Artist Program. "They are exceptional men of God whose hearts reflect their Maker. Their hearts hurt for their suffering brothers and sisters around the world, and they live out God's mandate to help widows and orphans."

Leeland is currently on tour with Casting Crowns.  Their second CD, Opposite Way, hit stores February 26.

For more information on this partnership, visit www.fh.org/leeland or www.leelandonline.com