Food Donations Needed
The major front-page headline of the 11/25/08 edition of the News and Observer declared "Food donations fail to meet greater need." Several local organizations in need of Thanksgiving donations were listed, and no doubt the need continues. Here are several places to reach out to help others:
Here what the Food Bank need:
Some suggested items: canned meals (stews, soups, tuna, ravioli, etc.); peanut butter; cereal; canned fruits and vegetables; rice, pasta and dried beans; toothpaste, shaving items, soap, etc.; infant products (diapers, wipes, formula, and infant cereal); paper items (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.). No glass items, please.
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC 3808 Tarheel Dr, Raleigh 875-0707 |
Helping Hand Mission 623 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh 829-8048 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission 314 E Hargett St, Raleigh 828-9014 |
Salvation Army of Wake County 215 S Person St, Raleigh 834-6733 |