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Gov. Perdue Announces Statewide Food Drive for National Day of Service and Remembrance 2010

August 30th, 2010

RALEIGH—Gov.  Bev Perdue announced today that Volunteer NC and the North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks have partnered together for a statewide food drive Friday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 12, for National Day of Service and Remembrance 9/11.

“As a way of remembering the sacrifices of September 11, I am proud to say that North Carolina is honoring this day with an initiative to end hunger and give back to our citizens,” said Gov. Perdue.  “I encourage all North Carolinians to collect non-perishable foods and volunteer during this weekend of service.”

In North Carolina, more than 1.4 million people are served annually by the Feeding America food banks, and of those, some 30 percent are children and 16 percent are seniors. Families across this state need help and more people than ever are relying on their local food banks.

“In these challenging economic times the number of hungry North Carolinians continues to grow. Far too many of our neighbors are in need of adequate food,” said Alan Briggs, executive director of the NC Association of Feeding America Food Banks.  “The food banks of North Carolina are extremely grateful to Gov. Perdue for focusing attention on this unacceptable fact and inspiring our fellow North Carolinians to respond by donating food, money, and volunteering time to support our efforts.”

For more information about donating food or volunteering please contact your local food bank below.

Participating Food Banks:

Manna Food Bank
828-299-3663
www.mannafoodbank.org

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
704-376-1785
www.secondharvestcharlotte.org
Second Harvest Food Bank of North West North Carolina
336-784-5770
www.hungernwnc.org

Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina
910-485-6923
www.ccap-inc.org/foodbank

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
919-875-0707
www.foodbankcenc.org

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
919-250-0043
www.foodshuttle.org

Food Bank of the Albemarle
252-335-4035
www.afoodbank.org

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Hunger Through Action in September

August 13th, 2010

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast NC (SHFB) asks community members to join in the fight against hunger during September as part of a national movement to raise awareness about hunger in America.

Nationally, September is Hunger Action Month, and Feeding America’s network of more than 200 food banks, including SHFB, hopes to engage citizens to take action through the 30 Ways in 30 Days campaign.

Individuals are asked to pledge a “way” in which they will make a difference in their communities.  Locally, SHFB will assist individuals by providing actionable opportunities for action daily during September.  SHFB will provide 30 ways in which an individual can make a contribution to the fight against hunger, one way for each day during September.

These opportunities will range from social media initiatives to events, family activity suggestions, and ways to volunteer or support the work of SHFB.

During September, SHFB will host its 2nd Annual Driving Out Hunger Invitational Golf Tournament, a fundraiser dedicated to providing funds targeted for addressing child hunger in Cumberland, Sampson, Robeson, Hoke, Bladen, Duplin, and Harnett Counties.  Sponsorships and team registration are still available.

Hunger’s impact is felt by many more than the millions living with food insecurity:  hunger impacts child development, health and wellness, education, workforce development, and our general welfare as a community.

Cargill is recognized during September as SHFB’s Hunger Champion for their commitment to fight hunger and financial support of SHFB operations.  National sponsors of Hunger Action Month include Kraft Foods, Macy’s, The Cheesecake Factory and United Airlines.

For more information, or ways you can help, visit www.ccap-inc.org/foodbank, www.drivingouthunger.net, or follow the organization on Facebook or Twitter.

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