Monthly Food Collection
Hunger continues to plague over 130,000 people in Wake County, according to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. 34% of children in Wake County are food insecure. In addition, 5,279 elderly individuals live in poverty. Hunger does not discriminate and those at risk face difficult choices none of us should have to make. Since 2006, we have collected non-perishable food items on a monthly basis. Each month we focus on a different staple to help our neighbors. Our donations are shared with Wake Relief, Catholic Parish Outreach and Urban Ministries. These 3 food pantries accept referrals from our Friendship Fund program.
Items we collect monthly for FPC Shares include:
- January: canned fruit, applesauce
- February: canned/dried beans
- March: canned spaghetti, ravioli
- April: peanut butter
- May: cereal
- June: rice/pasta, dried or canned
- July: powdered milk, juice
- August: your favorite non-perishable food item
- September: diapers, toilet paper
- October: canned meat
- November: canned vegetables
- December: soup
Please bring donations to the church and drop off in the Edge Lobby.