Thank you, Cleveland!

As 'Swing by and spray' reported first Thursday evening, the Cleveland Foodbank and Channel 3 Food Drive surpassed all expectations!

The Foodbank people say they believe this was the largest one-day food drive in this area!

The final tally stands at over 10,000 pounds of food collected along with $4000. Foodbank personnel estimate that figure equalling between 21,000 and 23,000 meals for those in need in Northeast Ohio.

I've said this in previous 'Hidden Gem' features but it needs repeating. Clevelanders have the biggest hearts and are most charitable, even in supposed rough economic times!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Those two words just don't seem to encapsulate the genuine feeling, but it is heartfelt.

Cleveland IS the best city in the world! I am so very proud to live here with such wonderful people!