Special Events & Food Drives
Note: Any food or funds donated between March 1-April 30 qualify for the
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 Hoops 4 Hunger Food Drive
February-March 2009
Are you a die-hard college basketball fan or do you attend a NC College or University? If so, participate in Hoops 4 Hunger and show your team spirit while stocking shelves for the Food Bank. The competition for Hoops 4 Hunger has begun! Learn more...
 The Biggest Loser's Pound for Pound Challenge
Through June 10, 2010
Lose Nationally, Feed Locally! For the second consecutive year, Feeding America will partner with General Mills, Subway, 24 Hour Fitness, Walgreens, and The Biggest Loser to encourage Americans to lose weight through the Pound for Pound Challenge. The Biggest Loser is a reality show that challenges and encourages overweight contestants to shed pounds in a safe manner through diet and exercise. For every pound you pledge to lose, The Biggest Loser will donate 14 cents to Feeding America to benefit local food banks across the nation, including the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. The program is available from now until June 10, 2010. Learn more and register today!
Measures of Faith Food and Funds Drive
March 1-April 30, 2010
Measures of Faith is a community-wide initiative for congregations of all faiths to come together and help stock the shelves of the Food Bank for our neighbors in need. Encourage your congregation to participate: hold a food & funds drive, request a speaker or volunteer. Learn more about this important initiative.
 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Please join us at the 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 13, 2009 in downtown Raleigh. The parade begins at 12:00 noon from the corner of Wilmington and Lenoir Streets. Look for our Food Bank truck and volunteers who will be collecing food donations during the procession. Our goal this year is 2,500 pounds! Bring the kids, friends and family and be a part of this wonderful event steeped in local tradition! More information including parade route: http://raleighstpats.org
 NCSSM World Record Food Drive
Saturday, March 20, 2009
The NC School of Science & Math in Durham aims to break the Guinness World Record by collecting more than a half million pounds of non-perishable food in 24 hours at one location. You can help by making a monetary donation through the NCSSM Virtual Food Drive or by donating food on March 20 at the NCSSM Campus. Read more about this exciting endeavor: www.ncssm.edu/foodrive
 Twitter For Food
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Calling all Tweeps! Plan to skip a meal on April 6 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.
 Feed the Need Community Food Drive
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Mark your calendars for Feed the Need: a News & Observer community service project committed to making our region a better place to live. More information coming soon!
 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Saturday, May 8, 2009
Mark your calendars for the National Association of Letter Carriers largest one-day food drive in the nation! Letter Carriers are already gearing up for this year's drive. Learn more about the upcoming event: www.nalc.org
11th Annual Durham Bar Association Charity Golf Tournament
Friday, May 14, 2010
The Durham Bar Association will be holding a Golf Tournament to benefit the Food Bank. The $90.00 registration fee includes greens fees, golf carts, tees, balls, lunch & dinner. Consider sponsoring a hole for $150.00. Join the Bar Association for a fun-filled day for a great cause! More information & registration page at www.durhambar.org
 Triangle British Car Show & Food Drive
May 15, 2010
Join classic car enthusiasts from throughout North Carolina for the 14th Annual Triangle British Classic Car Show at North Hills Mall in Raleigh from 8:30 am to 3 pm. The event features regalia items, raffle prized & entertainment. Admission is free to spectators. Proceeds from the show benefit the Food Bank and canned food donations are strongly encouraged! View photos from last years show and see www.ncmgcarclub.org for more information.
 Tickets 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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