Apparently when asked about the program, bill gates responded with "why the hell not?"
But really, good on microsoft for doing this and taking the effort to feed starving families in america, it's a serious thing that shouldn't be taken lightly and im glad that microsoft is stepping up to plate with this effort.
HOWEVER; the program is only running from june 10th to august 8th. But still, at least it's an effort.
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