Hunger Action Month events

Posted on by Gina Smith

MANNA FoodBank and its 222 partner agencies have planned a number of events to highlight Hunger Action Month. For a full schedule and details, visit mannafoodbank.org. Here are a few highlights:

Hunger Action Month Kickoff Party
5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, Hi-Wire Brewing’s South Slope taproom, 197 Hilliard Ave.

Ingles Day at the Mountain State Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 13
Bring five cans of food to the Mountain State Fair at the WNC Agricultural Center and get free admission to the fair.

Childhood hunger in WNC: Lunch and Learn
Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, MANNA FoodBank, 627 Swannanoa River Road
A free panel discussion about the state of child hunger in our region. Seating is limited. RSVP to mfarr@mannafoodbank.org by Monday, Sept. 18. Bring a bagged lunch. Drinks, plates and utensils will be provided.

Produce pod ribbon-cutting ceremony 
10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, Haywood Christian Ministry, 150 Branner Ave., Waynesville
North Carolina first lady Kristin Cooper will join dignitaries and community leaders to dedicate Western North Carolina’s first produce pod.

Empty Bowls Lunch and Dinner
Monday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m., Double Tree by Hilton Asheville – Biltmore, 115 Hendersonville Road
Tickets are $40 for a drop-in style lunch or dinner that includes a meal and a handmade bowl. Kids’ tickets are $10 up to age 12, no bowl included. For tickets, visit mannaevents.org or call 828-299-3663.

 

 

 

 

 

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