Just Announced: Ben Gibbard Show at the Croc to Benefit Teen Feed

He will possess your heart, homeless youth. Photo of Ben and Zooey at the Grammys care of Larry Busacca/Getty Images.

Say what you will about Ben Gibbard (and believe me, I do), but along with writing occasionally cringeworthy lyrics, Zooey Deschanel's better half is also capable of doing some good.  For the children, even. 

The proof? See the Death Cab frontman's just-announced intimate performance at the Crocodile Wednesday, November 3rd to benefit Teen Feed, a local nonprofit that provides meals to homeless youth and young adults in the U District.  Unfortunately, the show is 21+; sorry children!

Tickets are $30 and go on sale this Friday, August 6th at the Croc box office and all Sonic Boom locations.  Full details after the jump.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ben Gibbard announces Seattle benefit show for Teen Feed

August 3, 2010, Seattle, WA:  Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard is playing an intimate benefit show for Teen Feed on Wednesday, November 3rd at the Crocodile in Seattle.  Teen Feed is a nonprofit that operates a seven-night-a-week meal program for homeless youth and young adults in the University District of Seattle.  Tickets are $30 and will be available starting August 6th at the Crocodile and Sonic Boom Records.

The Teen Feed, which began as a six night per week meal program, recently expanded to cover all seven nights. Proceeds from this benefit show will directly support this expansion which ensures that homeless youth can access a safe dinner every night they are in need.  Founded in 1986, Teen Feed works with the community to offer support to meet basic needs, build strong relationships, and ally with homeless youth as they plan their future off the streets.

In 2009, Teen Feed served over 11,000 meals and case managers assisted 60 homeless youth enter into stable housing. Teen Feed case managers are present every night for youth in need. 

"I believe in the work of Teen Feed," says Gibbard. "I wanted to do my part to help raise awareness and money for the organization."

A former homeless youth who frequented Teen Feed meals and is now successfully employed and off the streets said, "Teen Feed was consistent, dependable, and genuine.  I totally credit Teen Feed for keeping me alive."  To find out more about Seattle's homeless youth or the work of Teen Feed, please visit www.teenfeed.org.

Ticket Information available at online at http://thecrocodile.com/index.html or http://www.sonicboomrecords.com/tickets/