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An organization that helps feed hundreds of families in need in the Wake Forest area is going through some tough times of its own.
Tri-Area Ministry, which serves families that live in Wake Forest, Rolesville, and Youngsville, is struggling with few donations and increasing demand for help.
The ministry allows registered families to come in once a month to pick up a bag stuffed with groceries and other items like clothing and housewares, for no charge.
But as of last week the pantry shelves are nearly bare.
"We're basically going day to day wondering whether we were going to remain open," said Jennifer Sweeney, a volunteer.
Since then some food donations have come in, but Sweeney says the supply won't last long with nearly 175 families coming to the ministry each week.
To make due, volunteers have been stuffing fewer food items into the bag. A director of the ministry has reached into her own pockets to stock the shelves. Volunteers say one of the hardest things is that they have not been able to take in new families asking for their help.
"Our mission is to never turn anyone away," said Mare Kristensen, volunteer. "But we are at the point now, where we have to turn people away."
"It hurts everybody," said Betty McBride, another volunteer. "It hurts us. It hurts the people that we have to turn away, because you don't know if they have any food to eat for that night."
Donations can be made at the Tri-Area Ministry building at 149 E. Holding Ave. in Wake Forest or to PO Box 134, Wake Forest, NC 27588.
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By Amanda Giustiniani on 06/24 01:38 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GC5 Vintage & Gifts of 430 S White Street in Downtown Wake Forest was saddened to hear of the hardship of their neighbors Tri-Area Ministries of 149 Holding Avenue also in Downtown Wake Forest. Owner Amanda Giustiniani says, “It is a pleasure to reach out to our customers to help their food bank, we are a new business and the community has been very supportive of us and we are happy to give back in any way we can! Many of the area children are starting summer vacation and area schools are where they would get their hot prepared foods, it is time for the public to step up and help.” GC5 Vintage & Gifts will be offering a 10% discount off of every purchase with the donation of a canned or dry good packaged and sealed food. GC5 will also have a drop off box for those wishing to donate goods. Milton’s Pizza and Pasta of 14250 New Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh have also graciously agreed to be a drop off point to help Tri Area Ministries out in this time of need. Amanda Giustiniani says “Any local business that is willing to also be a food drop off point please contact GC5 Vintage & Gifts at 919-818-4534, we will either pick up the boxes for you or arrange for pick up. Those interested in donating directly to Tri-Area Ministries can do so by visiting them at 149 East Holding Avenue in Wake Forest or by calling them at 919-556-7144." Co-Owner John Giustiniani says “Our ultimate goal is to have weekly Drop offs to help feed those in need at Tri Area Ministries, we are confident that the public will respond favorably and the shelves will be replenished.” John and Amanda add, “We have a large network of customers, friends and family that we will call on to help the Ministry and the citizens that it serves. Contact: GC5 Vintage & Gifts 430 S White Street Wake Forest, NC 27571 Amanda White Giustiniani amanda@gc5vintage.com 919-818-4534
By plz on 06/22 09:20 PM
please, please donate
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