Special Events...
 Students Against Hunger Food Drive
August 25 through December 6, 2008
Encourage your elementary, middle or high school to participate in this year's Students Against Hunger Food Drive and be the "Leader in the Fight Against Hunger." Last year's food drive brought in food and funds equivalent to over 300,000 meals. Help our neighbors in need and educate kids about hunger. Learn more and register your school today!
 Heart of Carolina Food Drive
November - December 2008
Join ABC 11, Kroger and our sponsors in supporting the 22nd Annual Heart of Carolina Food Drive. This year, our goal is to raise 2 million pounds in food and funds combined. Host a food drive, donate food and funds, spread the word... help your neighbors in the Heart of Carolina! Get involved today!
 Schaeffer BMW Food Drive in Wilmington
From now until the Walmart trailer is full!
Schaeffer BMW in Wilmington is holding a food drive to benefit the Food Bank. Bring your canned food to the showroom and fill the Walmart trailer! Directions: www.schaefferbmw.com
 Express Car Wash 2008 Food Drive
November 1-December 4, 2008
Wash away Hunger with the Express Car Wash 2008 Food Drive! For every non-perishable food item brought to Express Car Wash at time of service, receive $1.00 off up to $5.00 off Best Wash or up to $10.00 off monthly FastPass subscription.
Download the Express Car Wash Flyer for more information.
 Cabana Tans Food Drive
November 1-December 31, 2008
Join the Cabana Tans 9th Annual Food Drive to benefit the Food Bank! Bring 10 items of non-perishable food and get $10 off any purchase of $40 or more. Directions to Cabana Tan's 3 locations:
www.coolcabana.com
 Drive Out Hunger from the Sandhills
Monday, Nov. 17 - Sunday, Nov. 24, 2008
Talamore Golf Club, National Golf Club and Little River Golf & Resort invite you to Drive Out Hunger from the Sandhills by playing golf during the week of Nov. 17-24. A portion of the Green Fee and Cart rentals will be donated to the Food Bank Sandhills Branch.
Download the promotional flyer for more information.
 ECU Pirates Basketball Game Food Drive
November 14, 18, 21, 2008
The ECU Pirates Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams are holding a food drive to support the Food Bank! Bring 5 cans of food to each of the following home games in Greenville and receive free admission: Friday, November 14th - WBB vs. Hampton University 5:30pm & MBB vs. Coker 7:30 PM (Doubleheader); Tuesday, November 18th - WBB vs. Appalachian State 7pm; Friday, November 21st - WBB vs. Presbyterian College 7pm. Click here for directions and parking information: http://ecupirates.cstv.com
 "FoodBall" Fan Club Food Drives
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Fight hunger and support your favorite team by attending these "FoodBall" food drive events in the Raleigh area. Non-perishable items will be collected at all locations. Pound for pound, the most food wins!
Patriots vs. Steeler Fan Club Food Drive
High Park Restaurant (home of the Patriots Fans) or Sammy's Tap (home of the Steelers Fans) - 4:00 pm. Download the promotional flyer for more information.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Buffalo Bills Fan Club Food Drive
Buffalo Brothers on Capital Blvd. - 1:00 pm.
Miami Dolphins vs. St. Louis Rams Fan Club Food Drive
High Park Restaurant - 1:00 pm.
 Charity Christmas Ornaments & Tree Lighting
Monday, November 24, 2008 (ornament sales through Dec. 25)
The new Raleigh Marriott City Center invites you to get into the spirit of giving with the official lighting of the hotel’s Charity Giving Tree at 6 p.m. Participants can choose from a variety of traditional holiday decorations hanging from the tree, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Food Bank. The Giving Tree will be in place through December 25th with ornaments available for purchase at $15 each. Click here for directions: www.marriott.com
 Holiday Cocktails in Bar Posta
Nov. 24 - Dec. 25, 2008
In conjuction with the Marriott Christmas Ornaments & Tree Lighting ceremony, Bar Posta will offer specialty holiday cocktails with $1.00 from the sale of each benefiting the Food bank through December 25. Enjoy these compelling concoctions: the Poinsettia, the Peppermint Martini and the Holiday Truffle. Click here for directions: www.postatuscangrille.com
 Holiday Cook & Care Event, Greenville
Food Drive: Nov. 1-Dec. 8, 2008, Cooking Event: Dec. 6, 2008
Parenting magazine and Young Chefs Academy in Greenville team up to host a FREE Holiday Cook & Care Event this holiday season. Participate in a hands-on cooking activites and recipe instruction on December 6. YoungChefs Academy will hold a food drive during the month on November leading up to the event. Space is limited - register now! www.parentingextras.com/holidaycookcare
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