Many children face summer months with empty bellies!

When the school bells ring to signal the start of summer vacation, millions of children who receive free or reduced price lunch at school during the regular school year no longer have access to those meals. Summer is an especially challenging time for food banks and their agencies who see a dramatic increase in the number of families seeking assistance. Summer is really ground zero in the battle to keep kids fed.

To respond to the needs of children, First Presbyterian Church in Auburn is planning a summer Food Drive from June 28th through July 26th. "Kid-friendly" foods such as peanut butter & jelly, mac & cheese, canned pasta meals, juice boxes, and fruit cups will be collected and placed in boxes at the church for delivery to the Food Bank.

Wachovia Banks in Alexander City, Auburn and Opelika will be hosting food drives July 13th thru July 31st.

Following are the Bank Locations for food drop-off:

• Alexander City: 4316 Hwy 280
• Alexander City: 15 Jefferson St
• Auburn: 307 North Gay
• Opelika: 603 South Sixth Street
• Village Mall: 2001 East University Drive

Help Feed
Out-of-School
Children

• Food donations may be delivered to The Food Bank of East Alabama at 375 Industry Drive any time. A drop box is available for donations after hours.
• Financial donations may be mailed to:

  • The Food Bank of East Alabama
  • 375 Industry Drive
  • Auburn, Alabama 36832

We Can all make a difference to someone and with enough of us all making a difference we can end hunger in America!