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The mission of Brown Bag Ministry is to provide to those marginalized; food, water, clothing, shelter, and friendship, and to give a voice to the voiceless.

 Triangle Area, NC
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Joined October 2009
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The newest Point-in-Time survey out of Raleigh spotlights a concerning trend: a 99.5% increase in homelessness in Wake County since 2020. Thanks to @wake_end for your continuous pursuit of solutions and to @ABC11_WTVD for helping spread understanding. abc11.com/homeless-count-pop…

'Pandemic within a pandemic': New count finds Wake County homeless population has doubled since 2020

The number of homeless people in Wake County has nearly doubled since 2020, according to a new report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Affordable housing is a real issue. And it's real close to home. @WRAL shares a timely update from @RescueDurham. wral.com/housing-crisis-is-r…

'Housing crisis is really starting to show its crunch': CEO of Durham homeless shelter says it has...

Durham Rescue Mission's shelter for women and children is at capacity. Many of the women staying there are already working on a full-time basis too.

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Thanks to @WRAL for keeping an important spotlight on hunger in Eastern and Central NC. We're grateful to be a partner agency of @FoodBankCENC, and blessed to have the continued support of so many Brown Bag Ministry volunteers! wral.com/with-inflation-stre…

With inflation stretching budgets thin, food banks reporting increase in families needing help

With the cost of everything on the rise, including groceries, many North Carolinians are turning to food banks to feed their families.

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'Nother great example of how a single, small gesture can have incredible impact on those around us. cbs17.com/news/north-carolin…

After a year of passing by him, NC woman helps homeless man get back on his feet

“I would have never imagined that my $6 that I started with would’ve been able to contribute to where he can actually get on his feet,” said Cherry Lopez.

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A tasty, easy way to help the hungry in North Carolina and beyond: Participate in @sheetz "Get a Meal, Give a Meal" promotion running throughout May and June. Thanks, Sheetz! register-herald.com/news/lif…

Sheetz announces "Get a Meal, Give a Meal" to help feed people in need

altonna, pa. – Sheetz, a family owned and operated restaurant and convenience chain across the Mid-Atlantic, announced a new campaign aimed at feeding children and adults who are most in

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A great reminder to keep the homeless in our prayers -- COVID continues to add an extra layer of burden on families who are living in the margins, and the Greater Triangle area is no exception. Thanks @ABC11_WTVD for bringing attention to a critical issue. abc11.com/evictions-wake-cou…

Wake County COVID-19 housing relief program overrun with applications

With both the state and the CDC Moratorium on Evictions set to expire March 31, people are desperate to be approved quickly for help so they can stay in their homes.

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Food waste is a BIG deal (read "931 million metric tons annually in the U.S."). Some really good perspectives on the problem and how we can solve it: patch.com/north-carolina/moo…

As Millions Go Hungry, Here’s How To Reduce Food Waste In NC

A new report estimates more than 17 percent of the world's food supply is wasted. In the United States, that number is doubled.

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"Amazing" and "inspiring" personified. Great story out of Miami. Thanks to @juanlozano70 for sharing this profile of everyday saint Doramise Moreau. apnews.com/article/miami-hai…
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Feeling a bit melancholy today. Bubba (that's him on the left) has pulled into his final parking spot, having logged 575,000 miles before calling it quits (his previous life was as a @merita_bread truck). We'll begin fundraising soon for his replacement!
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Thanks to @EdCrumpABC11 for shining a spotlight on a terrific nonprofit organization supporting homeless women in Raleigh! (A good story at any time . . . and a GREAT one during a pandemic.) abc11.com/triangle-impact-to…

Raleigh nonprofit pays homeless women living wage to make tote bags amid pandemic

A Raleigh nonprofit offers homeless women a chance to make a living wage and make connections to get a steady job amid the pandemic.

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Awesome work, @SmithfieldFoods! Thank you for supporting the hungry through your donation to the fine folks at @FoodBankCENC! delimarketnews.com/shop-talk…

Truckloads of Smithfield Foods Products En Route to Kentucky and

Last week, Smithfield Foods stepped up to provide much-needed food provisions to those that were hit by Winter Storm Uri in Texas. The storm didn’t stop in Texas, however, and traveled up to

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Thanks to @CNN for covering a rather unconventional (yet completely brilliant) approach to making the best of a bad situation in. We're big fans of creative fixes for helping the hungry! cnn.com/2021/02/21/us/utah-p…

A Utah city has been forgiving parking tickets in exchange for food donations | CNN

A city in Northern Utah is letting residents donate food items in exchange for wiping out their parking tickets. The program began last week, and residents have until February 22 to participate.

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Please don't forget the homeless in your prayers tonight -- especially those in the path of the winter storm walloping the U.S. dallasnews.com/news/weather/…

Dallas homeless shelter loses power, and some being housed in hotel forced to move

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center downtown has been without power since around 8:30 a.m., said Dr. David Woody, the nonprofit's president and CEO. He said the shelter has about 250 people

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From the whole Brown Bag Ministry team, to our volunteers, supporters and clients, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and safe and blessed new year! May we all be warmed by only the light that love can bring. #lethopefly #noonegoeshungry
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Selflessness personified. Just . . . WOW . . . cnn.com/2020/12/05/us/vetera…

Anonymous Korean War veteran purchases hundreds of meals for local hunger relief effort | CNN

An anonymous Korean War veteran who suffered hunger for years as a prisoner of war bought hundreds of meals for families in need in North Carolina.=

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The need is real -- and on the rise. Thanks to @ABC11_WTVD for its important reporting about hunger in Central and Eastern NC. #NoOneGoesHungry abc11.com/food-banks-wake-co…

Food banks continue to see increased need as holidays approach

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sharp increase in need at local food pantries.

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On Giving Tuesday, we give a shout-out to @FoodBankCENC and all the other partners, volunteers and friends who make our work possible! If you're able to contribute to us this year, we'd welcome your donation via PayPal at bit.ly/2KX445o
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In an extraordinary year by every measure, we're grateful for the gifts and blessings God gives us to support those in need here in Central NC! Thanks to our volunteers, our contributors and our clients for sharing your love with us! #gratitude
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We are honored, humbled, and happy to be named @FeedingAmerica's Member of the Year! This award belongs to everyone who believes in our #NoOneGoesHungry vision. Thank you for making this important work possible! foodbankcenc.org/named-food-…
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We're grateful to be an agency partner to The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina! And if you're a beer drinker, Hops Against Hunger is a great way to support @FoodBankCENC's critical mission. #NoOneGoesHungry foodbankcenc.org/event/hops-…
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