Rick Smith, a local progressive radio host in Central Pennsylvania moved his show out of the building he broadcasts his show, Where Working People Come to Talk from on weeknights from 9-12PM (Where Working People Come to Talk) - and into a Giant Foods parking lot in Carlisle, PA.
Instead of going home to a nice warm bed, he's been sleeping in a cardboard box in an effort to raise awareness about hunger and homelessness in the United States.
He has been asking listeners to stop by his outdoor studio and donate either food or money to help Project S.H.A.R.E and Carlisle C.A.R.E.S., two organizations that help feed those in need in Central Pennsylvania. This is the third year he's spent a week outdoors.
Unlike the dearth of right wing talk radio hosts who spend every moment on air spreading lies and hate, Smith is a breath of fresh air. All he is aiming for is that "people will empty their hearts and wallets and grocery bags and help us out."
There is a blog and live webcam set up on his website, thericksmithshow.com so listeners can keep an eye on the donation process.
According to a news report, "the reality is I've got three small children and I can't imagine if this were my reality. I can't imagine where I would go or what I would do," said Smith.
Rick Smith can be heard every weeknight from 9PM-12AM on WIOO 97.9FM and WEOO 93.9FM as well as online at www.thericksmithshow.com.
If you live outside of Central Pennsylvania, which you most probably do, you can donate online here.