FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov 19, 2009—RALEIGH, NC
On Saturday, November 21st at 5:00pm, the Carolina Rollergirls will hold a charity double header to raise money and awareness for the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle at Dorton Arena.
Fans are also encouraged to bring 2 non-perishable food items for the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s BackPack Buddies program to receive a free league poster, and participate in a silent auction. This is the 2nd year the Carolina Rollergirls have held a Charity Bout on behalf on the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.
“Hunger can only be solved when the community works together, and we are grateful for the Carolina Rollergirls’ commitment to fight hunger locally with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. We have been looking forward to this event all year and are excited about a fun evening at Dorton Arena with family and friends,” said Jason Boone, Communications Director of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.
Doors will open at 5:00pm at Dorton Arena on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Tickets can be purchased on the Carolina Rollergirls website: www.carolinarollergirls.com
To find out how to help fight hunger in the Triangle year around, go to www.foodshuttle.org or call 919.250.0043.
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Headquarters 1001 Blair Drive P.O. Box 14638 Raleigh, NC 27620 919.250.0043 www.foodshuttle.org
Durham Service Center The Shops at Northgate 1720 Guess Road Suite 14 Durham, NC 27701
# # # About the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is a non-profit organization that provides food for people at risk of hunger in seven counties in the Greater Triangle area. The Food Shuttle works with a network of over 200 partner agencies including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and programs for children, adults and seniors. In 2008, the Food Shuttle recovered and distributed nearly 6 millions pounds of food through these partner agencies and through direct distribution programs. (www.foodshuttle.org). The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is a non-traditional food bank and proud member of Feeding America and is an Agency of Excellence of the Greater Triangle United Way.