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June 2024: The Latest from PORCH
- A huge shout out to Pam, Theresa, and Whitney from Berkshire Hathaway in Chapel Hill for volunteering at our April sorting and packing event. They kept us organized amid logistical changes and are absolute rock stars!
- Sorting food with us at Extraordinary Ventures is often a family affair! Email us at sofia@porchcommunities.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
- Hunger relief has always been a cause dear to Mary Garren’s heart. “I learned about healthy eating from my mother,” says Mary. “We had whole wheat bread, good vegetables.” Mary became one of PORCH’s volunteer Neighborhood Coordinators over a decade ago. More than 125 Neighborhood Coordinators organize monthly food collections for a neighborhood or street. They are responsible for spreading the word about the designated day for the monthly food drives, picking up donations from nearby porches, and getting the non-perishable bags of food to a central location. Learn more about this role – and about Mary.
- Father’s Day is quickly approaching! Acknowledge your dad or a special person in your life by donating to PORCH in their honor. When you donate online, simply type “father’s day” in the notes section, and we will be sure to pass along this certificate so that they know a tribute gift was made.
- For a limited time you can support PORCH while shopping at the Wegmans grocery store! Make sure to stop by before June 19 to contribute a donation of $3, $5, or any amount at the register!
- One of our very creative Neighborhood Coordinators, Andrew, decided to collect monetary donations as his 18th birthday approached. These donations were matched by his family as well as food for PORCH to celebrate his birthday! Not only did he collect TONS of food, but he also raised nearly $400 to provide food to our participating families. Andrew, you rock!
- Please consider stopping by your closest Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School to donate non-perishables to Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation‘s summer food drive benefitting PORCH!