Blog, Child Hunger
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That's a Wrap! Back to School Campaign Exceeds ...

Because of you, more children will start the school day ready to learn, without the pang of hunger as a distraction. Our Back-to-School campaign reminds us that along with pencils and paper, children need a daily supply of food to take on new concepts, run on playgrounds, and socialize more successfully.

That's a Wrap! Back to School Campaign Exceeds Match, Fills Shelves and Backpacks
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NEW: Food Shuttle Academy is LIVE! Check Out ...

Our Community Health and Agriculture Education teams have collaborated to develop the new Food Shuttle Academy, an online learning platform with free, self-paced lessons on health, nutrition, agriculture, and more!

NEW: Food Shuttle Academy is LIVE! Check Out this FREE Online Learning Resource!
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Food Shuttle Donors Crunch Spring Match ...

Our Spring Match challenge, made possible by generous funders, including SOLV Energy and the Mead Family Foundation, exceeded the $105,000 goal, raising an additional $70,000 to erase hunger!

Food Shuttle Donors Crunch Spring Match Challenge (And Then Some)!
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The Support from Love, Tito's to Create Garden ...

Love, Tito’s has a heart for community gardens and increasing access to fresh, healthy foods. Their philanthropic Love, Tito’s Block to Block program, reconnects neighborhoods and creates community gardens and farms throughout the United States. Our hearts are in full bloom knowing that our Camden Street Garden will be the next beneficiary of Block to Block, allowing neighbors with mobility challenges to access our many activities more easily.

The Support from Love, Tito's to Create Garden Accessibility for All
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Summer Brings Exciting Volunteer Opportunities ...

Gardening is an incredible way to spend a summer day. These opportunities will allow you to have fun while also helping others!

Summer Brings Exciting Volunteer Opportunities at the Food Shuttle

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A Message From Our CEO

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A Message From Our CEO

Nearly one year ago, I wrote my first newsletter to you and thanked you for your warm welcome and your continued commitment to our mission here at Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. At that time, we were at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, witnessing the pain and sadness in the aftermath of the events in Minneapolis, where thousands of our neighbors found themselves in a very dark situation. One year ago, I embraced that challenge knowing we had your continued support, and today, I continue to be grateful.

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Carolina Hurricanes Foundation Faces Off Against Child Hunger

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Carolina Hurricanes Foundation Faces Off Against Child Hunger

The partnership between the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation and the Food Shuttle is entering the second of a three-year agreement that sets its sights on tackling the issue of child hunger in rural communities and is supported through the aptly named GOAL Grant with generous total funding of $150,000.

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Arby's Foundation Invests in a Hunger-Free Future

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Arby's Foundation Invests in a Hunger-Free Future

Arby’s Foundation is committed to providing kids with the food necessary to fuel their dreams. With a spirit of serving children at risk of hunger, Arby’s Foundation made a generous investment in Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s Child Nutrition and Youth Agriculture Education programs.

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Evaluation Results are In for Grocery Bags for Seniors Program

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Evaluation Results are In for Grocery Bags for Seniors Program

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s Grocery Bags for Seniors program serves low-income seniors with quality, nutritious food to help alleviate food insecurity and the risk of malnutrition. In 2019, the Food Shuttle was selected as a Rooted in Evidence grantee by the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition.

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Highlighting Blue Cross NC as Key 2020 Community Partner

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Highlighting Blue Cross NC as Key 2020 Community Partner

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina was one of the first major donors to step up and provide funding to kickstart emergency response efforts to stave off hunger for those impacted by the pandemic. Their nimble response to support the Food Shuttle is just one of the many initiatives that distinguish Blue Cross NC as a strategic partner in the Food Shuttle’s mission to end hunger.

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Food Lion Partnership with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Goes Further in 2020

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Food Lion Partnership with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Goes Further in 2020

As a partner for more than 15 years, Food Lion Feeds and Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation have invested in the mission of Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in a variety of ways. This year, the grocery store chain and its charitable foundation, based in Salisbury, NC, have gone far and beyond in their support of Food Shuttle programming with multiple generous grants, donations, and ongoing support. In total, Food Lion has provided over $142,000 in funds and thousands of dollars in gift cards and product to support the Food Shuttle’s efforts to end hunger.

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Subaru Shows Some Love to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to Assist with COVID-19 Relief

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Subaru Shows Some Love to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to Assist with COVID-19 Relief

To help those struggling with hunger during this unprecedented time, Subaru of America and local Subaru retailers--including one of our local partners, Johnson Subaru of Cary--have donated $24,782 to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.

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Chatham County Mobile Market Served 1,500 Households

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Chatham County Mobile Market Served 1,500 Households

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle held the Chatham County COVID-19 Mobile Market on June 4th at St. Julia Catholic Church in Siler City. Word of the event spread through flyers, social media, email and word of mouth throughout the month prior. The goal was to provide food to 1,500 households during the five hours of the drive-thru Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Get to Know Our Programs: Grocery Bags for Seniors

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Get to Know Our Programs: Grocery Bags for Seniors

Grocery Bags for Seniors (GBS) is one of the longest running programs at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and has some of our most loyal volunteers. The program provides groceries delivered door-to-door by volunteers to address factors such as fixed income, social isolation, and food access.