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The Food Effect receives $14,000 donation from Pork Chop Shop proceeds
Story Date: 11/24/2011
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Source: N.C. PORK COUNCIL, 11/23/11
NCPC's campaign against childhood hunger - The Food Effect - is receiving a $14,000 donation from funds raised at this year's Pork Chop Shop.
The Food Effect is an on-line campaign sponsored by the NCPC to combat the state's growing problem with childhood hunger. The $14,000, a portion of our proceeds from the fair, is being donated to the food banks under the banner of The Food Effect campaign and it will be divided equally among the state's seven Feeding America food banks.
The Food Effect unites social networks in the fight against childhood hunger in North Carolina and the crippling impact it can have on children's development. All donations made to The Food Effect are passed through to the state's food bank network.
Kay Carter, executive director of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte and president of the N.C. Association of Feeding America Food Banks, said, "In our state, more than 20 percent of children are going hungry, and continues to worsen in this tough economy. Because of the generosity of the Pork Council and patrons of the Pork Chop Shop, we will be able to provide approximately 100,000 additional meals to children in need."
Carter added, "We're enormously grateful for this donation and all that The Food Effect has done to raise awareness about this critical issue throughout North Carolina."
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