In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the true spirit of North Carolina shone bright. Led by the dedicated team at Queen City Homestores, an incredible community of volunteers rallied in Pineville to deliver hope when it was needed most—packing over half a million meals, 10,000 hygiene kits, and 3,500 snack bags for neighbors in crisis.

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Today, 18 months later, the initial headlines may have faded, but the recovery continues. Rebuilding a community is a marathon, not a sprint, and the need remains deeply pressing.

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As the summer months approach, a quiet challenge faces families in Avery County and the surrounding High Country. For many children, summer isn’t a season of vacations—it’s a time of food insecurity, as the dependable safety net of school breakfasts and lunches disappears.

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Bridging the Summer Meal Gap

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To ensure no child goes hungry this season, No Child Hungry joined forces with Flagship Supporters Queen City Homestore and the Grandfather Community Foundation.

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Our mission was clear: On June 20th, we gathered to pack more than 140,000 meals to resupply Feeding Avery Families, an incredible local food pantry providing vital on-the-ground relief.

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How You Can Help​​

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Donate: Every dollar goes a long way. The cost to put a meal in the hands of a child in need is just under 70¢. Your tax-deductible donation goes directly toward purchasing ingredients, multiplying the number of meals we can deliver to local families.  And, as you'll see, we're not there yet.

 

Together, we can turn a season of hardship into a summer of hope!  Support kids and families in need today!