Sunday, November 2, 2008

DAILY BREAD - East Alabama Food Bank Fighting Hunger

In support of The Food Bank of East Alabama, The Opelika-Auburn Newspaper staff teamed up with the WRBL News 3 group, Praise 88.7 and The Well, to sponsor a day-long food drive on Saturday, Nov 1st. The event was held at the Opelika Wal-Mart Supercenter. It opened up with Opelika Mayor, Gary Fuller, cutting a ribbon, marking the start of building community spirit and sponsorship for the drive that will be unceasing in its efforts to collect food for the fall and holiday season. This is the time of year when the supply of food begins to wane, and the Food Bank relies on our support for replenishing. Several of us volunteered to greet shoppers and distributed the shopping list of most needed items. A lot of shoppers participated, and it was heartwarming to see the efforts some of them made, no matter how small, all of the generous donations added up to a community gift for neighbors in need. When we share our resources, we provide essential nourishment and enrichment for the heart of our communities, blessing our homes and families. This day was big with blessings.

Visit the East Alabama Food Bank website HERE to learn more about their current fight for hunger and drop-off locations for food donations around Auburn and Opelika.

ITEMS MOST NEEDED:

-peanut butter

-rice

-canned tuna / chicken / meat

-canned fruits and vegetables

-canned soups, stews and pasta

-macaroni & cheese dinners

-100% fruit juice

"I BAGGED HUNGER"Volunteer, JR SMITH, Rotary ClubVolunteers, IWPUAuburn Jr High School JAZZ BAND


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