Asheville:
MANNA FoodBank, a nonprofit organization based in Western North Carolina, is set to host its inaugural “Pack to Give Back” event on Thursday, June 6, at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center Expo Building in Fletcher. This event aims to bring together businesses and corporations to combat food insecurity in the region.
Uniting Businesses for a Common Cause
The “Pack to Give Back” event is a premier initiative that seeks to rally corporations and businesses around the shared goal of providing food to neighbors across Western North Carolina during a time marked by unprecedented need. By encouraging corporate social responsibility, team building, and networking, MANNA FoodBank aims to address the growing issue of food insecurity in the region.
Teams of volunteers from various participating businesses will come together to assemble bulk food products into family-sized bags for distribution across 16 counties in Western North Carolina and the Qualla Boundary. This hands-on approach to fighting food insecurity serves as a promise of a better tomorrow for thousands of families in the region.
MANNA FoodBank expressed its gratitude towards the critical support received from sponsors and participating teams for the event. With Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort serving as the presenting sponsor, other notable sponsors include Biltmore, Cigna Healthcare, First Horizon, Hunter Subaru, and Pratt & Whitney, among others.
Brooks Robinson, Regional Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos, highlighted the significance of collaboration in fighting hunger, stating, “Together, we are not just fighting hunger; we are nourishing hope and empowering the lives of those in need in Western North Carolina.”
Several businesses have committed to supporting MANNA FoodBank’s vision of a hunger-free Western North Carolina through their participation in the event. Some of the notable companies involved include Arcadia Beverage, BorgWarner, Empire Distributors Inc., HomeTrust Bank, Jabil Healthcare, and Sierra Nevada Brewing, among others.
For those interested in learning more about the “Pack to Give Back” event or supporting MANNA FoodBank’s mission, they can visit the organization’s official website at www.mannafoodbank.org.
As MANNA FoodBank continues to make strides in addressing food insecurity in Western North Carolina, the community’s collective effort through events like “Pack to Give Back” underscores the importance of coming together to support those in need during challenging times.
