FEBRUARY 24, 2009: OUR FIRST ANNUAL “DINE-OUT TO DEFEAT HUNGER” CHARITY BENEFIT

The Cache Community Food Pantry and its Director, Matt Whitaker, have joined forces with several local restaurants to put on its First Annual “Dine-Out to Defeat Hunger” Charity Benefit; the event will be held on Tuesday, February 24th and participating restaurants are donating up to 20% of their dinner-time receipts directly to the Food Pantry.

The cash donations will be used to buy specific food items that are needed to help feed the hungry of Cache Valley as well other items that are greatly needed by those who are clients of the Cache Community Food Pantry.

The Food Pantry is very excited about the response from the local restaurants and their owners who were more than willing to help out during this inaugural benefit being held on February 24th, 2009:

• Angie’s
• Firehouse Pizzeria
• Hamilton’s Steakhouse
• Iron Gate Grill
• Cafe Sabor
• Blackstone
• Juniper Take-Out
• Copper Mill
• Bluebird
• Mandarin Garden
• LD’s Cafe in Richmond

So be sure and mark your calendars for February 24th…a Tuesday…and whether it be Dad’s turn to cook, a night out with friends or a “date” night between couples, make sure you think about the Cache Community Food Pantry’s “Dine-Out to Defeat Hunger” Charity benefit and patronize the above-listed restaurants who are generous enough to support this great cause!

Demand for Food Banks Up Dramatically…

ABC’s Channel 8 News in Idaho Falls, Idaho is reporting a large increase in the demand for food from people all across their city and region…with many locals blaming their ills on a flagging economy.

There are many people in every part of the United States who are having a very tough time making ends meet because they have lost their jobs or simply cannot find one.

This is the perfect time for everyone to re-examine where they are at in life and do everything they can to not only shore up their own households…but also take a look at how they might make a difference in someone else’s life if they have been fortunate enough to not have been affected by the economic downturn.

As always…so many thanks to all of you who continue to help feed the hungry throughout our communities.

THANK YOU, CACHE VALLEY!

As Christmas day approaches…

The Cache Community Food Pantry would like to give a BIG “thank you” to all of you throughout Cache Valley who so willingly gave of your time, money and foodstuffs in order to make someone’s family a little happier during the holiday season.

We are constantly amazed by, and extremely grateful for, all of your generosity!

Have a great Christmas season and may your New Year be safe and prosperous…

Sincerely,

Matt Whitaker, Director, Cache Community Food Pantry

BOY SCOUT ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2008

Just a quick reminder to all of you in Cache Valley who visit this site…

The Annual Boy Scout Holiday Food Drive to benefit the Cache Community Food Pantry will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

We would like to thank you in advance for all of your generosity and kindness, Cache Valley!  It is because of you that so many who might normally go hungry will be taken care of and rest a little better in the coming months…

Have a great Holiday Season!

Matt Whitaker, Director of the Cache Community Food Pantry

BRENDEN FOSTER’S LAST WISH: HELP FEED THE HOMELESS

The true and inspirational story of Brenden Foster, the young man who recently passed away from leukemia, has touched the lives of so many throughout the United States; he has inspired thousands of individuals to donate massive amounts of food, cash and volunteer time to Food Banks in every state.

For such a young man, it is incredible how good-hearted and wise he really was; while his stay on this earth was brief…his legacy will live on forever.

If you have been contributing to food banks or food pantries lately, we thank you very much and hope you have a happy holiday season!

CASH AND FOOD DONATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON

With the Holiday season just around the corner, The Cache Community Food Pantry is doing all it can in order to help feed those families and individuals throughout the community that may be without the resources to obtain a good meal at Thanksgiving, Christmas and throughout the coming months.

Cache Valley, Utah is full of great people who do so much to help their fellow citizens in their time of need and we would like to thank you for all that you do throughout the calendar year.

We would also like to ask for your continued help, whether by Cash Donation or Food Donation, for these upcoming months as the cold weather settles into our Valley and many people come to us for help for a variety of reasons…but what they all have in common is the need of food and other daily supplies.

Thanks again, Cache Valley, for all of your generosity and we look forward to working with you, to help those in need throughout Cache Valley, for many years to come!

COMMUNITY OF FEDERAL WAY STEPS UP…BIG-TIME!

Federal Way News is reporting that the Mayor of Federal Way, Jack Dovey, issued a challenge to the citizens of his community to do all that they could to contribute food and cash donations in order to supply the Federal Way Food Bank for the upcoming holiday season; the result was a massively successful food drive that will feed hundreds of families for the next two months.

Mayor Dovey called on civic organizations, individual families and churches throughout his city to rise up and contribute to this cause…and by making it a competition of sorts whereby those who contributed the most would be given an award and recognized throughout the community, Dovey saw much more come in than he could have ever dreamed.

Well done, Federal Way, Washington!

LOUISIANA DONATES MORE THAN 12,000 POUNDS OF RICE TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS

Grainnet is reporting that the state of Louisiana has donatyed more than 12,000 pounds of rice to local food banks in honor of the national and Louisiana state celebrations of National Rice Month.

Because of the recent hurricanes and tropical storms that hit this area of the United States, there has been an increased demand of food in the area and these donations of grain by Louisiana will certainly help a lot in helping to feed the hungry:

“In light of the recent hurricanes, this year’s donation comes when food banks are in desperate need of food, and we feel there is no better way to celebrate National Rice Month and Hunger Action Month than to offer our assistance,” said USA Rice Federation Chairman Jamie Warshaw, a Louisiana rice miller.

Many thanks to the state of Louisiana, the rice farmers and Governor Bobby Jindal for making such a great contribution to their local food banks!

NFL AND PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME TEAM UP TO HELP THE AKRON FOOD BANK

The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting that the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have teamed up for a charity event called “Taste of the NFL” designed to benefit the Akron Food Bank.

There was a sports-themed silent auction held for the more than 400 invitees as well as the opportunity to sample and judge the cuisine of the finest restaurants in the greater Akron area of Ohio.

The event was expected to raise more than $100,000 for the local food banks.

4H KIDS HELP OUT THE UTAH FOOD BANK

The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that 4H kids throughout the state of Utah have donated over 103,000 pounds of meat to the Utah Food Bank.

The article describes how these 4H kids are even more excited to take care of and raise an animal for slaughter…knowing that their efforts will help feed many familes throughout the state in which they live.

As is being seen throughout every state in the country, many families are being squeezed by high gas prices and job layoffs which are leading for an ever-increasing need in help with acquiring food for families.