Food, fund drive feeds need

Published 12:00 pm Sunday, October 27, 2024

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The Heart of Alabama Food Bank (HAFB) will host the Butler County Food & Fund Drive sponsored by Benefit Planners, Inc., to support local food pantries in the area. The collection is an effort to support and connect with the local pantries and communities that the Heart of Alabama Food Banks serves across Alabama. 

Community members are encouraged to participate by dropping off nonperishable food items at the Walmart Supercenter in Greenville between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. All food collected during the Food & Fund Drive will remain in Butler County to serve food-insecure neighbors.  

Anyone interested in donating but unable to drop off a food item on Nov. 1 can make a monetary donation at www.govebutter.com/butlercountydrive

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The Heart of Alabama Food Bank (HAFB), formally the Montgomery Area Food Bank, was established in 1986. The organization became a certified affiliate of Feeding America in 1989 and works with our state association, Feeding Alabama. The mission of HAFB is to source, acquire, and distribute nutritious food to those experiencing hunger and food insecurity throughout our region so that families, seniors, and children can thrive. 

Last year alone, HAFB distributed 29.5 million pounds of food or 24.6 million meals, to the 35 counties served and is on track to distribute even more in the coming years. HAFB provides food to our service area by working with over 200 partner agencies that serve people through various programs. More information on how to get involved in the fight against hunger: www.hafb.org