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Obituary: Bob Forney, Hunger Activist and Food-Bank Leader

September 2, 2010

Bob Forney, a leader in U.S. and international antihunger efforts, died Sunday at his home in Indiana, according to a statement from the Global FoodBanking Network, which Mr. Forney founded. He was 69.

Before creating the network, which works to combat hunger and improve food distribution in 30 countries, Mr. Forney served as president of Feeding America, the largest U.S. hunger charity. He is also a former president of the Chicago Stock Exchange.