Special Events & Food Drives
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 Souper Bowl of Food and Funds Drive
Through February 7, 2010
Show your team spirit for the upcoming Super Bowl by participating in the Food Bank's Souper Bowl of Food and Funds! Fans can host a food drive or make donations to the Food Bank in the name of their favorite team. Funds will be collected until the conclusion of the game on Feb. 7. Click here to participate
 Taste of the NFL Event
September 13 - Super Bowl February 7, 2010
Watch Football? This football season we are excited about a new partner that will help us achieve our mission while watching our favorite sport! The Taste of the NFL is a season-long event: Visit one of the participating restaurants, chose a beverage from a specific list, and Johnson Bros will donate a portion of all proceeds to the Food Bank. So kick back, order something refreshing, and enjoy the game! View list of partcipating restaurants
 Hearts for Hunger
Through February 14, 2010
Show your heart for the fight against hunger by making a donation in honor of a friend or family member for Valentines Day. Send a beautiful eCard to your honor recipient or print our special honor cards to insert in your own greeting card. Your valentine will treasure a special gift made in their honor that provides so much to those less fortunate. Make a Hearts for Hunger Valentines Gift today!
 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!
NEW! Has your community group signed up for the challenge? Tell us your story and you could be featured in a segment on the show! (Filming would take place in Feb/Mar and would air in Mar/April.) Send your information to communication@foodbankcenc.org
 Canstruction 2010 - Cartoon Heros
January 18-February 14, 2009
Explore a giant land of three-dimensional comic book and cartoon heroes created entirely out of canned and packaged food at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh. Local architectural and design firms compete for the most unique sculptures. Construction begins on January 16. All cans benefits the Food Bank and food donations are encouraged. More information and events calendar: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
 Twitter For Food
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Calling all Tweeps! Plan to skip a meal on March 2 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.
 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
 Give A Day, Get A Disney Day
Through December 15, 2010
The Give A Day, Get A Disney Day program celebrates the good work of volunteers by giving each of them one-day admission to a theme park at Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort, free. In 2010, we're inspiring one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities. Volunteer and sign up now! www.disneyparks.disney.go.com
 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
 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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