Special Events & Food Drives

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Kids Summer Stock LogoKids Summer Stock
June 2010
Thank you for joining us for Kids Summer Stock, a community-wide food and funds drive to fight childhood hunger during the summer when kids no longer have access to free and reduced meals through school and school programs. We had a successful series of concerts, festivals and events at each of our branch locations:


Twitter for FoodTwitter For Food 
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Calling all Tweeps! Plan to skip a meal on August 3 and use the savings to fight hunger.  Twitter for Food is a worldwide event happening on the 1st Tuesday of every month to raise hunger awareness and support hunger organizations, like the Food Bank! "Tweet" your friends about www.twitterforfood.com or make your donation now through our Give a Meal for a Meal campaign.


NCSU Bike RaceRaleigh Centennial Campus Criterium Series
June 6 & 20, July 18, August 8, 2010
Participate in this family friendly bike race at NCSU Research Campus on a series of four Sundays this summer from 9 am to noon. Bring a donation of non-perishable food for a $5 discount on the entry fee. Rain or shine! Print the event flyer for more information.


Camptown RV ExpoCamptown RV's Annual Fall Expo
August 14-16, 2010
Enjoy a break from the heat and browse Camptown RV'S new 2011 models at the Annual Expo! Travel trailers, fifth wheels, light weight trailers, and toy-haulers... find the RV that is perfect for you and your family! Admission is 5 cans of food for the Food Bank or 5 dollars. (6 and under are free.) Hours: August 13-14 - 10am-8pm, August 15 - 11am-6pm. Print the event flyer for an additional $500 off!


Walmart Logo"Fighting Hunger Together" Campaign
Throuth August 15, 2010
As part of Walmart's 5-year "Fighting Hunger Together" initiative, visitors to Walmart's “Fighting Hunger Together” website can join the fight as well. For every plate “shared” on Facebook, Walmart will donate the value of one nutritious meal to Feeding America, up to 1 million meals. Funds will support Feeding America national programs, including the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC! Visit http://fightinghunger.walmart.com for more information.


Carolina RailHawksTaste of the Triangle 2010
Wednesday August 18, 2010
Join the Carolina Railhawks for the 2nd Annual Taste of the Triangle event! Over 60 restaurants will be contributing signature dishes for this exciting evening. Ticket holders will be able to purchase a $3 wristband for entrance with all proceeds benefiting the Food Bank. The tasting will be held at 6 pm, the game starts at 7 pm. Purchase your game tickets at www.carolinarailhawks.com.


Brad Paisley LogoBrad Paisley Concert & VIP Ticket Package
Saturday August 28, 2010
Brad Paisley is coming to the Triangle and now you have a chance to win a VIP Ticket Package and support the Food Bank! Two front row tickets and two meet & greet passes will be awared to the person with the largest monetary donation and/or the largest food donation! Click here for more info!


Tickets For CharityTickets For Charity!
Tickets-for-Charity gives sports and music fans an easy and convenient way to support local food banks while gaining access to great tickets not available anywhere else. Portions of ticket sales from such events and entertainers as Robin Williams, The Boston Bruins and Brad Paisley, have been passed through to the local food bank within the service of the venue’s zip code.

Simply select "Feeding America" when purchasing your next ticket to support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. Visit www.ticketsforcharity.com.


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