Black Horse Run Community Food Drive

BHR is sponsoring a community food drive this month (November 4-November 19) to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.   Click here for more info on the Food Bank. Please join us in this season of giving to help those less fortunate by dropping off donated items, in barrels provided, at one of two locations:

• Our business office, Monday thru Thursday, between 9:30-2:30
• The Rogers’, 11301 Old Creedmoor Road, any day, between 8:00am and 7:00pm, front porch

Suggested items include:

• Due to food safety concerns, we ask that you collect donations of nonperishable foods, rather than perishable foods such as turkeys.
• Below is a quick list of general items to consider promoting during the holiday season, most of which are included on the attached “Food Drive Most Needed Items” list:
• • Spices and seasonings: pepper, cumin, garlic, onion, paprika, Italian, adobo, chicken bouillon, oregano, salt, cinnamon, chili powder, turmeric, pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, sage, rosemary, allspice, salt, etc.
  • Baking items: flour, cocoa, cajeta, white sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, boxed baking mixes (breads, cakes, cookies, etc.), premade frosting and icing, etc.
  • Oils: olive, canola, vegetable, corn, etc.
  • Disposable dining items: plastic cutlery, paper plates, paper bowls, paper towels, napkins, cups, etc.
  • Hygiene items: toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, deodorant, toilet paper, facial tissue, etc.
  • Can openers
  • Diapers: baby and adult