Alan Shawn Feinstein has been donating to Friendship Trays for years, but he has never visited Friendship Trays and lives in Rhode Island. Still, his foundation supports Friendship Trays because of some shared interests.

And Feinstein is ready to do something similar this year.

Friendship Trays donations received between March 1 and April 30 will count toward Feinstein's fund-raising challenge.

Feinstein, a philanthropist, former teacher and financial columnist, has launched his 12th annual giveaway of $1 million to groups that fight hunger.

Groups that participate in the challenge receive proportional shares of the $1 million based on what they raise on their own between March 1 and April 30.

Last year, Friendship Trays' qualifying donations $109,666 led to a Feinstein Foundation donation of $599.

In 12 years, according to Feinstein, his challenge to U.S. agencies has helped them raise a total of $960 million.

Donate before April 30 to have your donated matched. Donate by check we receive before then, or donate right now via JustGive.org. Either way, your donation will help make sure that a Rhode Island philanthropist supports your Charlotte-Mecklenburg meals-on-wheels program.