The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Agriculture Education program is taking its cue from the season and growing by leaps and bounds. Here’s a snapshot of some of the program’s recent bounty…
Subaru Loves to Help Feed Those in Need
Subaru of America, Inc. and its retailers are dedicated to making the world a better place. To that end, they have donated 100 million meals to 199 food banks across the Feeding America network, which includes a generous $28,989.25 donation to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.
Sentinel Risk Advisors Supports the Food Shuttle in $1 Million Virtual Food Drive
Feeding the Carolinas announced a Virtual Food Drive hosted by Sentinel Risk Advisors LLC to support a network of local food banks across the company’s North Carolina and South Carolina footprint, including Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Sentinel’s month-long campaign will provide vital hunger relief for individuals and families affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Spinning Plate Hits the Road to Feed North Carolinians in Need
The Spinning Plate – Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s state-of-the-art mobile kitchen – is hitting the road! Powered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, The Spinning Plate serves up warm, wholesome meals directly to communities facing hunger across central North Carolina.
UPDATE: Spring Match Challenge Increased to $125,000!
A Message From Our CEO
Acknowledging that the crisis our communities are facing will in fact continue, even as we begin to step out of the darkness of 2020, is half of the battle. Recognizing our efforts, programs, and resources offer a path to self sufficiency for those facing hunger is crucial in continuing our mission. Only through community taking care of community can we survive the dark times of 2020 and meet the challenges that come our way as we maintain hope for a brighter tomorrow.
The Food Shuttle in the Time of COVID: One Year Later
Gardens for Everyone Grows its Reach
With the growing season just around the corner, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s Gardens for Everyone program is in full bloom. Folks can’t wait to get their hands in the dirt, and at a sunny garden box building day, volunteers are ensuring that healthy, fresh food is accessible to all
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.
A Legacy of Support for the Food Shuttle Lives On
Kay Parry-Hill was a gracious lady. She was a two-time breast cancer survivor who gave generously of her time and treasure to many organizations near and dear to her heart for many years before she left this world in January of 2016. After her passing, her son Will took up her cause of supporting the Food Shuttle and is now sharing Kay’s legacy of generosity with her young grandson, Thomas.