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Vance County Food Drive Donations Accepted Nov. 13-20 For Nov. 21 Distribution

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Vance County is sponsoring a food drive beginning Thursday, Nov. 13 and continuing through Nov. 20. The food distribution will take place on Friday, Nov. 21.

It’s a chance to come together as a community to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity.

Donations of canned goods and other shelf-stable food items can be brought to the Vance County Courthouse parking lot, 156 Church St.

The distribution will take place from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Nov. 21, or as long as supplies last.

County Manager C. Renee Perry stated, “In light of the current issues surrounding SNAP benefits, we are coordinating a county-wide food drive. Your generosity helps support local families in need and reflects the spirit of service that defines Vance County Government.”

The point of contact is Willie Kearney, Emergency Management Specialist. To learn more or to volunteer to pack the food bags, contact Kearney by phone – 919.702.5520, email at wkearney@vancecounty.org or on social media @Willie Kearney.

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Warren County Government Food Drive Delivers Nearly 5k Pounds of Goods

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— Warren County Government Host Food Drive Challenge Press Release

Warren County, North Carolina– Warren County employees answered a recent call from Warren County food pantry, Loaves & Fishes, for donations of non-perishable food items. County departments participated in a food drive challenge, far exceeding their goal of 1,000 pounds of food to donate to Loaves & Fishes.

County employees delivered over 4,851 pounds of food.

The food drive was organized by county pandemic emergency response team co-feeding coordinator, Crystal Smith of Warren County Cooperative Extension, and logistics were handled by Cooperative Extension staff.

Some friendly inter-departmental competition ensued, resulting in Social Services coming in at number 3 with most pounds raised (1,092 pounds), topped by Veterans Services/IT/Soil & Water/Register of Deeds super group at number 2 (1,096 pounds). However, the Warren County Senior Center came in at number 1, donating 1,466 pounds of non-perishable food items.

Thomosa Dixon and Larry Johnson of the Warren County Senior Center pose with volunteers from Loaves & Fishes and half of the food donated by Warren County government employees.

Noon News 1-19-21 Food Insecurities; Food Drive; ACTS Fundraiser; Leaf Collection

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Stories include

– Food insecurities in the area

– local food drives

– Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS) fish fry fundraiser

– City of Henderson leaf collection

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Noon News 1-15-21 Payroll Protection; Food Drive; Food Insecurities; Shannon Christmas; Mick Mixon

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Stories include:

– Payroll Protection is now underway

– Democratic Party holding local food drive

– Food insecurities addressed with food drives-

– Shannon Christmas’ TownTalk appearance

– Mick Mixon on SportsTalk

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Vance County Democratic Party Collecting Food for ACTS and The Help Center

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The Vance County Democratic Party will be honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday.

In observance and honor of MLK, the VCDP will be collecting non-perishable foods for those in need in Vance County.

Proceeds and items will be delivered to ACTS and The Help Center of Vance County.

You can drop off items outside the library on Monday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. or Shear Magic Salon at 1224 Dabney Drive and ask for Angela Thornton.  Or text 919-614-1934 and she will come out and unload items.

Item pickup is also available.

The VCDP appreciates your support for those in need during these unprecedented times and battling the pandemic.  Many are in need in our community with lost jobs, lost homes.

Help show the community that we care.  Reach out to your network of friends and ask them to donate non-perishable items for the community.

The VCDP would love to thank you in person for your support and looks forward to seeing you there in honor of MLK!