Here are the numbers we reported to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC for the Month of April.
We served: 523 families 1887 individuals (This total includes 75 families/250 individuals on Sundays)
We served TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) food to: 355 families 1305 individuals
We picked up produce from the food bank twice – once with TEFAP order and one additional visit.
From our Retail stores we picked up donations of: ALDI – 514 pounds Food Lion Broad- 8605 pounds Food Lion Main- 7696 pounds Harris Teeter- 1755 pounds
58% of our goods came through Food Bank Programs, the rest came from donations and product we buy from multiple stores in the area. We couldn't operate all month without the generous monetary and food donations from our beloved community. Thank You, and thanks also to the many volunteers who make it happen. … See MoreSee Less
We have some pallets for anyone who wants to pick them up. We have 4 now and will have more next Wednesday afternoon. Help yourself. … See MoreSee Less
Good variety of raffle items at fundraiser tomorrow. Bring cash for 50/50. Meals and raffle tickets can be cash, check or card. Need mini-fridge, countertop ice maker, hibachi grill, tike's trike or a Nintendo Switch? We have them all. See you at Mason Jar Lager Company tomorrow afternoon (4/25/26). … See MoreSee Less
In case there has been confusion, the Rotary's classic car show to benefit the Fuquay-Varina Emergency Food Pantry and Military Missions in Action is on Sunday, April 26th from 11 to 3 in the parking lot of Bob Barker on Purfoy Rd. It was moved from the 19th … See MoreSee Less
Following the very successful fundraising gala at Carolina Gardens, we were able to add another brick and have moved closer to building our very own food pantry in Fuquay-Varina. … See MoreSee Less
“Together We Build, Together We Feed” was the theme for a benefit gala hosted by the Have a Heart Club at Carolina Gardens on Friday March 9th. Over 180 residents attended and supported the dinner auction and raffle. Catering was provided by Anna’s; two local bands, the Tar Heel Time Machine, and Still Kickin’ donated their musical services. Over 50 volunteers, all residents of Carolina Gardens, planned, set up, decorated and served at the event. >>> Residents, along with food pantry volunteers and a few outside vendors, donated raffle and auction items. >>> An incredible $30,000 was raised for the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry. These funds will be directed to the pantry’s future building, which is needed to support the growing needs of our community. Pictured below, > Jerry Miller, Have a Heart Co-Leader of Have a Heart Club, and Pantry Board member and Peggy Day, Co-Director of the Food Pantry, draw names for the basket raffle at the Gala. … See MoreSee Less
Here are the numbers we reported to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC for the Month of April.
We served:
523 families
1887 individuals
(This total includes 75 families/250 individuals on Sundays)
We served TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) food to:
355 families
1305 individuals
We picked up produce from the food bank twice – once with TEFAP order
and one additional visit.
From our Retail stores we picked up donations of:
ALDI – 514 pounds
Food Lion Broad- 8605 pounds
Food Lion Main- 7696 pounds
Harris Teeter- 1755 pounds
58% of our goods came through Food Bank Programs, the rest came from donations and product we buy from multiple stores in the area. We couldn't operate all month without the generous monetary and food donations from our beloved community. Thank You, and thanks also to the many volunteers who make it happen. … See MoreSee Less
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We have some pallets for anyone who wants to pick them up. We have 4 now and will have more next Wednesday afternoon. Help yourself. … See MoreSee Less
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Good variety of raffle items at fundraiser tomorrow. Bring cash for 50/50. Meals and raffle tickets can be cash, check or card. Need mini-fridge, countertop ice maker, hibachi grill, tike's trike or a Nintendo Switch? We have them all. See you at Mason Jar Lager Company tomorrow afternoon (4/25/26). … See MoreSee Less
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Spreading the event with a flyer. Hey… I'm trying. 😁 … See MoreSee Less
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Please note date change for the classic car show from 4/19 to 4/26. … See MoreSee Less
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In case there has been confusion, the Rotary's classic car show to benefit the Fuquay-Varina Emergency Food Pantry and Military Missions in Action is on Sunday, April 26th from 11 to 3 in the parking lot of Bob Barker on Purfoy Rd. It was moved from the 19th … See MoreSee Less
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After the classic car show on the 19th, make your way to the Mason Jar Lager Company on 4/25. … See MoreSee Less
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Following the very successful fundraising gala at Carolina Gardens, we were able to add another brick and have moved closer to building our very own food pantry in Fuquay-Varina. … See MoreSee Less
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“Together We Build, Together We Feed” was the theme for a benefit gala hosted by the Have a Heart Club at Carolina Gardens on Friday March 9th. Over 180 residents attended and supported the dinner auction and raffle. Catering was provided by Anna’s; two local bands, the Tar Heel Time Machine, and Still Kickin’ donated their musical services. Over 50 volunteers, all residents of Carolina Gardens, planned, set up, decorated and served at the event.
>>> Residents, along with food pantry volunteers and a few outside vendors, donated raffle and auction items.
>>> An incredible $30,000 was raised for the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry. These funds will be directed to the pantry’s future building, which is needed to support the growing needs of our community.
Pictured below, > Jerry Miller, Have a Heart Co-Leader of Have a Heart Club, and Pantry Board member and Peggy Day, Co-Director of the Food Pantry, draw names for the basket raffle at the Gala. … See MoreSee Less
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