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Late-Night Host's Playful Satire Raises $500,000 for Food Banks
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Comedian John Oliver raised half a million dollars to fight food insecurity by opening a cheeky pop-up shop called 'Buc Off' in Texas. The proceeds from the satirical store, which poked fun at a major convenience store chain's legal disputes with small businesses, are being donated entirely to local food banks.
Comedian John Oliver raised half a million dollars to fight food insecurity by opening a cheeky pop-up shop called ‘Buc Off’ in Texas. The proceeds from the satirical store, which poked fun at a major convenience store chain’s legal disputes with small businesses, are being donated entirely to local food banks.