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HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA

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October 10, 2010 12:49 AM

HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA

We all need a little help once in a while. We can do everything right, follow all the rules and still, somehow end up in a place we never imagined. Having to live with hunger shouldn't happen. Having to put your child to bed hungry or send them to school without breakfast has to be one of the most devastating feelings and it shouldn't happen.

I have been blessed to never be in that position, but I have known people that were, and they were much like me. They loved their families, they worked hard -- but sometimes that isn't enough and they need a hand UP. They need a little asistance to get through the tunnel. That's where YOU can help!

The current economy has hit most of us in one way or another. Many of our neighbors in New Hanover County North Carolina are struggling with paying their bills and putting food on the table. The most recent numbers show that 56,469 people in New Hanover County are at risk of hunger. Of those; 16,897 are children and 6,641 are 65 or older.

YOU CAN HELP. The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at Wilmington is a non-profit organization helping to fight hunger in New Hanover, Columbus, Pender and Brunswick Counties.

There are a myriad of ways to help --

Volunteer to help in the warehouse or office
Host a Food Drive
Donate food items
Make a cash contribution -- 97% of all donations go to purchase food and support food programs

A few of the most needed items --

canned stews/soups
canned fruits or vegetables
canned tuna
cereal
rice

Unlike many of the Food Banks I've been involved with in the past, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at Wilmington also provides basic toiletries to their clients. A few of those most needed items --

toothpaste
toilet paper
soap
diapers
shaving items

If you are looking for a way to help our community, The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at Wilmington is a wonderful way to do it. They are located at 1314 Marstellar Street Wilmington NC 28401 and their phone number is 910.251.1465.

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Charita Cadenhead

eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL

Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Tish I remember days where I had gone hungry when my daughter was little. I wasn't starving, but there were certainly days where I didn't eat so that she could. I remember when she was in elementary school, she would go to my grandmother's house after school while I was working. I would make sure that it was late at night when I picked her up so that I could be assured that she had had enough to eat before I took her home to bare cupboards. We have to feed the hungry. Great call to action.

Oct 10, 2010 01:08 AM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Tish, A great cause to promote! Hopefully lots of folks will read and heed!

Oct 10, 2010 01:16 AM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

This is excellent timing to promote helping the food bank. They need to stock up for the holidays and hopefully your readers will realize what a blessing it is to be a blessing! :)

Oct 10, 2010 02:20 AM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Such a great project Tish..........donating so little can do so much for those who are in need........Best!

Oct 10, 2010 02:45 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Charita ~ I experienced those days long ago when my children were very, very young. This economy has dealt a heavy blow to all of us. There is nothing so devastating as worrying about the welfare of your own children. Times are so difficult right now and it's important to look around and share what we can with our "neighbors" without judgment.

Liz & Bill ~ Thank you. Helping those in need is near and dear to my heart and we have participated as a family as long as I can remember. It is important to give of whatever we can to help people who find themselves in dire straits, even if it is just of our time or talents.

Joni ~ The food banks are all so low right now and need all the help they can get. I am hoping to get a new listing signed tomorrow on a high-end property. My goal is to host a Broker's Open and ask the attendees to bring a canned good or staple which we can donate to the Food Bank.

Oct 10, 2010 02:55 AM

Roger ~ There is nothing quite so rewarding as helping someone else.

Oct 10, 2010 03:02 AM

Steve Baklaich

RE/MAX Results St Cloud Mn real estate - Saint Cloud, MN

Treating Buyers & Sellers to Full Service Always.

Very nice post Tish, I hope that is is widely read in your area and your call to action is heard. Our local Boy Scouts have taken up the cause here to get donations for our local food shelf, what a wonderful way to help your neighbors. It is amazing to see what just a few cans from each home in the community ends up becoming when all gathered together in one place.

Oct 10, 2010 03:50 AM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

This is just awesome. I know alot of businesses who contribute to similar organizations and the feeling is just wonderful. It's great knowing that there are alot of concerned citizens out there who care for the needs of those unfortunate ones. I pray that this will continue through out many years.

Oct 10, 2010 04:12 AM

Steve ~ We have donated to the Boy Scouts food drive many times over the years and are always amazed at the level of participation.

Will ~ Back in the days of owning my own Brokerage, we held a Christmas Party for all of our Clients, Customers, Associates & Friends. It was a big blow-out and admission was a gift for a child. Our tree was always brimming with donations. It was wonderfully fun and rewarding.

Oct 10, 2010 04:36 AM

Gail C. Harris

Resource Network, LLC SFR, AHWD, ACRE, SMAR Board Director - Chesapeake Beach, MD

Reach the BEACH with Gail C. Harris (cell: 703.868

Food banks are very important. My sister, the Professor of Nutrition at UDEL has us all into Food Banks, it's the right thing to do. :) Gail

Oct 10, 2010 05:35 AM

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