Barbara Simmons: Direct Services Coordinator
The Cumberland Community Action Aspire Food Pantry is a non-profit, volunteer organization
dedicated to the distribution of food to those in temporary need. Support is provided
by tax-deductible contributions made by private individuals, local businesses, churches,
temples, schools, civic organizations, scout troops and grants.
The Cumberland Community Action ASPIRE Food Pantry is an organization of volunteers.
We could not operate without them.
ASPIRE Pantry
406 Deep Creek Rd. Fayetteville NC 28312
910-485-8809
Our volunteers collect, pack food and distribute food to people in need. We sponsor
special events to raise money to purchase milk and food.
Participants are encouraged to make healthful food choices. Instead of simply providing
food, customers are educated in healthy dietary habits by a volunteer nutritionist
who conducts classes providing guidance in buying and cooking foods.
This is a two-fold program for both parents and children. The second component involves
providing health education and wellness for income eligible seniors.
ASPIRE Self-Sufficiency participants without job experience will receive soft skills training through our internship program. The Food Pantry will train unskilled participants for work in industrial safety and maintenance with subsequent placement in food processing plants.
How You Can HelpVolunteer Opportunities:
- Conduct client intake interviews in our Weatherization Program or Food Pantry
- Assist with administrative duties
- Sort food and bag groceries in our Food Pantry
- Organize a food or clothing drive
- Assist with Newsletter
- Coordinate the "Brown Baggers" for the Low-income Seniors
- Coordinate the Latino Community Day for Low-income individuals in our Hispanic Community (must speak Spanish)
- Pick up food at local grocery stores, one to three days a week
Download the Neighborhood Food Drive Guidelines here.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday, 10 am - 2 pm, staffed by our volunteer help.
During the mornings of the third week of each month, the store services Seniors
only.
Each fourth Thursday morning is dedicated to the Latino community only.
| Aspire pantry by the numbers in 2007 | ||
| 7356 | Food packages distributed to supplement nutrition of seniors and to ward off hunger in emergency situations | |
| 4230 | Volunteer hours contributed to sorting, packing and distributing food | |
ASPIRE Food Pantry Wish List
Fats, Oils, & Sweets
Fats, Oils, & Sweets
- Syrup
- Jelly and Jam
- Honey
- Sugar
- Mayonnaise
- Vegetable Oil
- Salad Dressing
- Infant Formula
- Powdered Milk
- Evaporated Milk
- Instant Breakfast Drinks
- Small Boxes of Sterile Milk
- Canned and Boxed Pudding
- Canned Tuna
- Canned Chicken
- Canned Beef Stews
- Canned Salmon
- Bean Soups
- Canned or Dried Beans
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Baked Beans
- Canned Chili
- Peanut Butter
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Napkins
Vegetables
- Canned Vegetables
- Vegetable Soup
- Canned Tomato Products
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Baby Food Vegetables
- V-8 Juice
- Canned Fruit
- Raisins
- Applesauce
- Dried Fruits
- Baby Food Fruit
- Canned and Boxed 100% Juice
- Rice and Rice Mixers
- Canned Pastas
- Noodle Mixes
- Dry Noodles and Pastas
- Macaroni and Cheese Mix
- Cold Cereals
- Bran Cereal
- Shredded Wheat
- Infant Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Bread and Muffin Mixes
- Pancake Mix
- Whole-Grain Crackers
- Granola Bars
- Graham Crackers
- Flour
If you would like to donate fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables or perishable food items, please call us first to be sure we can accept them. Please keep these items refrigerated or frozen in order to keep them safe until the time of donation.
406 Deep Creek Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28312
Mailing Address: PO Box 2009, Fayetteville, NC 28302
Phone: 910-485-8809 Fax: 910-483-4394
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