HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Drew Barrymore is opening her checkbook to make a difference in the world.
On Monday's "Oprah Winfrey Show," the 33-year-old actress revealed that she is donating $1 million to the World Food Programme to help feed children in Africa.
"I have seen with my own eyes what a difference a simple cup of nutritious porridge can make in a child's life," Barrymore said. "It helps them learn, stay healthy and sets them on track for a bright future."
Barrymore has been involved with the charity since 2005 and became an Ambassador Against Hunger last year. She has traveled twice to Kenya to see the organization's work first hand.
"We have a dream...to feed another 10 million hungry school children in Africa by Thanksgiving Day," said the organization's Executive Director, Josette Sheeran, who also appeared on Monday's show.
The announcement follows last night's premiere of Oprah's new show, "The Big Give," which inspires charitable donations.
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