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Phelps Helps SF Food Bank Tame Munchies

Swimmer's bong photo, ban lead to donation of 2 tons of cereal

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(Newser) – The amateur paparazzo who snapped Michael Phelps holding a bong helped indirectly bring a little good to the world: Kellogg's, which dumped the Olympian after the photo came to light, donated nearly 2 tons of Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes in boxes bearing Phelps' winning smile to the San Francisco Food Bank, the Chronicle reports.

For the record, Kellogg's hasn't acknowledged the connection, but the food bank doesn't care. "Cereal is a very tough item to get," says the charity's head. The Phelps boxes are moving quickly. "Though Kellogg's and their star spokesman hit a patch of rough water, San Francisco's hungry just got thrown a life preserver," says a food bank rep.

After Kellogg's dumped Michael Phelps, they delivered 2 tons in cereal boxes showing Phelps on the cover to a food bank.
After Kellogg's dumped Michael Phelps, they delivered 2 tons in cereal boxes showing Phelps on the cover to a food bank.   (AP Photo/Kellogg Co.)
Food bank employees say it's common for products with unwanted packages to end up in their supply.
Food bank employees say it's common for products with unwanted packages to end up in their supply.   (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)
Subway and Speedo kept Phelps on as a spokesman, though Kellogg decided to end its contract.
Subway and Speedo kept Phelps on as a spokesman, though Kellogg decided to end its contract.   (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
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Mar 12, 09 7:16 AM CDT
Oh please get over this bong thing and move on. The people complaining all use some form of substance. Reply
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