FEED Programs

FAERS Program Plays Significant Role in Impacting Senior Hunger

FAERS Program Plays Significant Role  in Impacting Senior Hunger

At the Food Shuttle, we see this growing need impacting the seniors we serve every day and are working to develop programming initiatives to address those needs, while taking into consideration the unique considerations of the community involved.

FRIENDS OF THE FOOD SHUTTLE PENNY AND DEAN MORGAN CULTIVATE A SPIRIT OF GIVING

FRIENDS OF THE FOOD SHUTTLE PENNY AND DEAN MORGAN CULTIVATE A SPIRIT OF GIVING

To shine a spotlight on the loyal and caring spirit of our patrons, we recently spoke with Penny and Dean Morgan, who told us about their history with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and what it means to help those in need.

Food Shuttle and CORRAL Riding Academy Riding Together in Successful Partnership

Food Shuttle and CORRAL Riding Academy Riding Together in Successful Partnership

Making a difference for our neighbors is what Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is all about. Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations strengthens that ability to have a real impact and advances the cause of long-term transformation throughout the community with greater and more far-reaching results. When the opportunity to team up with CORRAL Riding Academy arose, the Food Shuttle saddled up. and the partnership has been riding high ever since.

Guest Post: Dietetic Intern Gathers Valuable "On the Job" Experience

Guest Post: Dietetic Intern Gathers Valuable "On the Job" Experience

With a registered dietician on staff, I have been fortunate to work at Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to complete many of these hours during my food service rotation. This has provided me with varied and valuable real-world skills that I can apply to my future career.

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Receives a Bold Commitment From John Deere

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Receives a Bold Commitment From John Deere

John Deere Foundation granted $35,650 to support Inter-Faith Food Shuttle programs that feed, teach, grow, and cultivate a hunger free community right here in central North Carolina.

Now is the Perfect Time to Hold a Food Drive!

Now is the Perfect Time to Hold a Food Drive!

Now is a great time to hold a food drive! Get together with your family and friends or team up with your office mates. A church group can hold a terrific food drive. Or a neighborhood drive brings folks together for the perfect cause.

For monthly donors, Ryan and Amanda Vargochik, food is more than nourishment. It brings us together.

For monthly donors, Ryan and Amanda Vargochik, food is more than nourishment. It brings us together.

“Food is a universal language. If we can connect with each other and help each other in that way, it just brings us all together,” offers Ryan Vargochik when asked why he supports Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Ryan and his wife, Amanda, have been Food Shuttle donors for the last eight years.

$25,000 Grant Funds Food Shuttle’s Growth and Expansion in Rural Counties

$25,000 Grant Funds Food Shuttle’s Growth and Expansion in Rural Counties

Recognizing the rising need for hunger relief in the rural counties we serve, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is pleased to announce a recent $25,000 gift from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, a component fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF).

Taking a Bite Out of Hunger One Month at a Time

Taking a Bite Out of Hunger One Month at a Time

Giles Shih still remembers the haunting statistic on hunger from 13 years ago that 1 in 5 children in our community goes to bed hungry. For Giles, that was a call to action and it’s what motivated him to make his first donation to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. He’s been a faithful supporter of the Food Shuttle ever since. Then last October, Giles signed up to be a sustaining monthly donor. With the understanding that such contributions provide reliable support for the Food Shuttle’s efforts to create a hunger free community, Giles became a Cultivator.

The Food Shuttle and WakeMed Partner So Those Experiencing Homelessness Can Rest and Recover from COVID

The Food Shuttle and WakeMed Partner So Those Experiencing Homelessness Can Rest and Recover from COVID

Patients that are experiencing homelessness that are too healthy to stay in what has become severely limited hospital space are being released into area hotels where they can be monitored as they continue to recover from the coronavirus. Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is doing what it does best by ensuring that nutritious meals are provided to all these patients as they work toward returning to good health.