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Along with $10,000, Zespri said it will donate 23,000 kiwi fruits to the Emergency Food Network on behalf of Brenner “to help spread [her] sweetness in the community as well.”

“Oh my God! You’re going to make me cry. Thank you,” said Brenner, in shock. “You know, I am a lady of a thousand words and I think right now you’ve taken that from me.”

“I am truly touched. I am truly honored to be a part of this, what I’m going to call now ‘The Lasagna Legacy’ and food movement. Thank you very much,” she added.

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